2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA
The 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Recalls for the 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA, potentially affecting up to 5,556 vehicles.
Recall 11V235000 — EQUIPMENT
| 5,486 vehicles affected
Defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200 SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE...
Consequence: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN...
View full details →Recall 12V371000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 70 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Grand Star Class A motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from January 25, 2007, through May 22, 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston...
Consequence: Reduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks/FCCC, and repairs will be performed by authorized FCCC dealers free of charge. An interim letter was mailed by DTNA on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or Daimler Trucks at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA.
Safety Rating for the 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA
- 2008 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA — 4 complaints
- 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA (current)
Other NEWMAR Models
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- NEWMAR BAY STAR — 57 total complaints
- NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR — 54 total complaints
- NEWMAR LONDON AIRE — 32 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEW AIRE — 28 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEWMAR — 23 total complaints
- NEWMAR VENTANA — 20 total complaints