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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V217📅 Jun 11, 2009

2001–2006 Newmar Kountry Star & 2001–2004 Newmar Mountain Aire + 4 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Newmar is recalling 2,578 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This CAN result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.

💥 The risk

The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end CAN eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09V-110. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.

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
09V217000
Manufacturer
NEWMAR CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,578
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Owner phone
1-877-246-7731
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 1, 2009
Built
Jul 24, 2000 – Mar 18, 2009
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 09V217 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 09V217?

2001–2006 Newmar Kountry Star & 2001–2004 Newmar Mountain Aire + 4 more. 2,578 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 1-877-246-7731.