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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 02V188📅 Jul 23, 2002

2003 Newmar Dutch Star recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain class a, diesel pusher, motor homes built on freightliner chassis, the wheel well liners being installed on the front tire wells, required the air line assembly on the ifs to be moved to allow the attachment of the liners to the chassis. During this process, it has been found that if the air bags are completely deflated, the tire could rub the air line supplying air to the brakes.

💥 The risk

This could cause the line to fail resulting in a loss of brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will detach the support bracket for the air line that supplies the brake and move the bracket inboard 3" and reattach by welding. Owner notification began july 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V188000
Manufacturer
NEWMAR CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
41
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Owner phone
1-800-731-8300
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 29, 2002
Built
May 20, 2002 – Jun 24, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also, customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V188 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V188?

2003 Newmar Dutch Star. 41 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Newmar dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-731-8300.