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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V467📅 Sep 25, 2012

2008–2010 Newmar Dutch Star & 2009–2010 Newmar Dutch Aire DP recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

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
12V467000
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Vehicles affected
278
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 5, 2012
Built
Jan 22, 2007 – Apr 5, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
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 12V467 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 12V467?

2008–2010 Newmar Dutch Star & 2009–2010 Newmar Dutch Aire DP. 278 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.