NEWMAR ESSEX 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V381000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR ESSEX 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-06-20 2019-05-20 2019-05-20

Production Dates: 2018-12-18 - 2019-03-27

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19012

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 40

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain 2019 Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and 2020 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction due to a partially blocked orifice, which may lead to extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

An increase in stopping distance without warning increases the risk of crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Newmar's number for this recall is 19012.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.