2003–2005 Newmar Dutch Star & 2003–2005 Newmar Essex + 3 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motor homes equipped with ametek ngi gauges, the air gauges are not properly calibrated and the low air warning indicator may be activated when actual air reservoir pressure readings are below the federal motor vehicle safety standard required range of 60 to 65PSI.
💥 The risk
This may cause the parking brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants.
🔧 The fix
Spartan is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install a harness jumper cable to each air sender. Owners may contact spartan at 800-543-4277 or newmar at 574-773-7719.
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
- 05V263000
- Manufacturer
- NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 2,127
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-543-4277
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.