2002 NEWMAR NEWAIRE CLASSIC

2 recalls — 2 complaints

17V809000 Dec 15, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become c... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more i... Read more
34,699 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
02V093000 Mar 22, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THIS WILL CAUSE SEVERE HEAT IN THE BRAKES RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
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-... Read more
11 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
WHEELS:HUB1
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 12, 2013
Incident date: Aug 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NEWMAR NEWAIRE CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NOTICE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V093000 (SERVICE BRAKES), THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE SEVERE HEAT ON THE BRAKES AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDE... Read more
WHEELS:HUB Sep 12, 2013
Incident date: Aug 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NEWMAR NEWAIRE CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NOTICE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V093000 (SERVICE BRAKES), THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE SEVERE HEAT ON THE BRAKES AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDE... Read more

NEWMAR NEWAIRE CLASSIC — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NEWMAR NEWAIRE CLASSIC across all model years (2001–2002).

3 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NEWMAR NEWAIRE CLASSIC — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2002 (current) 2 2
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