NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE 2019: SERVICE BRAKES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V384000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-06-20 2019-05-22 2019-05-22

Production Dates: 2018-10-15 - 2018-11-27

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-816 & #19V-367

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain 2019 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes built on Freightliner XC chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's numbers for this recall are FL-816 and 19V-367.

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.