NHTSA Campaign 19V381000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

Issued by Newmar Corporation · Reported May 20, 2019 · 40 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and 2020 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction due to a partially blocked orifice, which may lead to extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

An increase in stopping distance without warning increases the risk of crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Newmar's number for this recall is 19012.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2020 40
NEWMAR ESSEX 2019 40
NEWMAR KING AIRE 2019 40
NEWMAR LONDON AIRE 2019 40
NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE 2019 40

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V381000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.