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NHTSA Campaign 02V093000

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Issued by NEWMAR CORPORATION · Reported Mar 22, 2002 · 11 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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 1-574-773-7791.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NEWMAR NEWAIRE 2001 11
NEWMAR NEWAIRE 2002 11
NEWMAR NEWAIRE CLASSIC 2001 11
NEWMAR NEWAIRE CLASSIC 2002 11

Source: NHTSA Campaign 02V093000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.