Recall 09V217000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Defect in 2001-2009 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,578 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V217000 |
| Manufacturer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,578 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2001 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 2001 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR, 2002 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR, 2002 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2002 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 2003 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE, 2003 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR, 2004 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR, 2004 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE, 2005 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE, 2005 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR, 2006 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE, 2006 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR, 2007 NEWMAR CANYON STAR CA, 2008 NEWMAR CANYON STAR CA, 2008 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA, 2009 NEWMAR CANYON STAR CA
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Defect Description
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 2,578 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.
Safety Consequence
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
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