NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA 2009: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V371000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR CA | 2009 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2012-07-31 | 2012-08-01 |
Production Dates: 2007-01-25 - 2009-05-22
Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 70
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Grand Star Class A motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis "FCCC" from January 25, 2007, through May 22, 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
Reduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash.
Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks/FCCC, and repairs will be performed by authorized FCCC dealers free of charge. An interim letter was mailed by DTNA on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Daimler Trucks' recall campaign number is FL-628.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.
