NEWMAR UNSPECIFIED 1999: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V165004
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | UNSPECIFIED | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-10-15 | 1999-11-03 | 1999-12-20 |
Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1304
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD CHASSIS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IS NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
THE BULB/SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
DEALERS WILL PLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IN THE CORRECT POSITION.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING OCTOBER 1999.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 1-800-858-4924. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
