NEWMAR NEWAIRE 2001: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V093000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | NEWAIRE | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-05-15 | 2002-03-22 | 2002-03-27 |
Production Dates: 2001-06-04 - 2002-03-15
Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTDRAULIC-BRAKING DEVICE BUILT BY AUSCO. WHEN ACTIVATED, THE MASTER CYLINDER APPLIES THE BRAKES ON THE TAG AXLE. IF THE MOTOR HOME IS TRAVELING, THE TAG AXLE BRAKES COULD LOCK-UP.
THIS WILL CAUSE SEVERE HEAT IN THE BRAKES RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS BRAKING DEVICE WITH ONE FROM A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
CONSUMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
