NEWMAR ESSEX 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V171000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR ESSEX 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-05-06 2020-03-20 2020-03-20

Production Dates: 2018-10-03 - 2019-05-22

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: #20V-127

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 129

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Essex and London Aire, 2019 Mountain Aire, Ventana LE and Ventana and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes built on DTNA chassis. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Consequence

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 6, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V-127.

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.