NHTSA Recall 19V384000
Filed by Newmar Corporation. Component: Service Brakes. Reported 2019-05-22. An estimated 3 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes built on Freightliner XC chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's numbers for this recall are FL-816 and 19V-367.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-816 & #19V-367
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.