Recall 12V467000: 2008–2010 Newmar Dutch Star and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 24, 2012

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected

278vehicles

Model years

2008–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

As the brakes heat up, they may self-engage, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Newmar Dutch Aire DP1 complaints
• 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire DP0 complaints
• 2008 Newmar Dutch Star2 complaints
• 2009 Newmar Dutch Star0 complaints
• 2010 Newmar Dutch Star0 complaints