Newmar Dutch Aire Diesel Pusher

Model Dutch Aire Diesel Pusher made by Newmar got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering and trailer hitches.

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE
09V254000NEWMAR CORPORATIONfrom 07/21/2008 to 04/22/2009V (Vehicle)6306/05/2009MFRNEWMAR CORPORATION07/07/200907/07/2009
Defect SummaryNewmar is recalling 63 model year 2009 and 2010 recreational vehicles manufactured between july 21, 2008 and april 22, 2009, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Consequence SummaryMalfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryNewmar will notify owners and spartan will provide a free remedy. the safety recall is expected to begin during july 2009. owners may contact spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
NotesOwners 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 .
STEERING
08V343000NEWMAR CORPORATIONfrom 08/20/2007 to 05/28/2008V (Vehicle)64MFRNEWMAR CORPORATION07/25/200807/25/2008
Defect SummaryNewmar is recalling certain motor homes built on spartan motor home chassis. certain chassis fasteners may fracture resulting in poor handling of the vehicle, loss of steering, and/or reduced level of suspension performance.
Consequence SummaryLoss of steering will increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryNewmar is working with spartan to have these motor homes inspected and the fasteners replaced as needed free of charge. owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
NotesCustomers may 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.
TRAILER HITCHES
08V596000NEWMAR CORPORATIONfrom 12/01/2005 to 10/31/2008V (Vehicle)91301/21/2009MFRNEWMAR CORPORATION11/17/200811/17/2008
Defect SummaryNewmar is recalling 913 my 2007-2009 all star me, dutch star dp, my 2007-2008 kountry star dp, my 2007 mountain aire dp, and my 2009 dutch aire dp and ventana dp motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with putnam hitches. after some period of use, certain trailer hitches may develop stress fractures due to sharp radii and /or tool marking.
Consequence SummaryFractures in the suspect hitches may result in hitch separation, potentially resulting in injury and/or property damage.
Corrective SummaryNewmar is working with spartan who will replace the trailer hitch free of charge (please see 08v567). owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
NotesCustomers 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.