Newmar Dutch Aire DP, Dutch Star (2008-2010): Service brakes, air
Recall 12V467000 · Sep 24, 2012 · Newmar Corporation
278
vehicles affected
278
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V467000
- Date
- Sep 24, 2012
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 278
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Drum > Chamber; Suspension > Front > Control arm
- Model years
- 2008-2010
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Newmar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dutch Star and 2009-2010 Dutch Aire motorhomes, built on a Spartan chassis equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to prevent the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
What can happen
As the brakes heat up, they may self-engage, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Spartan Motors will notify owners and repair the vehicles. The manufacturer has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Newmar Corporation at 1-574-773-7791.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Dutch Aire DP | 2009-2010 |
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2008-2010 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V467000?
2 models: Newmar Dutch Aire DP (2009-2010), Newmar Dutch Star (2008-2010), about 278 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V467000?
Spartan Motors will notify owners and repair the vehicles. The manufacturer has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Newmar Corporation at 1-574-773-7791.
What can happen?
As the brakes heat up, they may self-engage, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.