Newmar Grand Star Ca

Model Grand Star Ca made by Newmar got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
11V235000NEWMAR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)5486ODINEWMAR CORPORATION04/12/201104/14/2011
Defect SummaryNewmar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200 series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Consequence SummaryThe sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Corrective SummaryNewmar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
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 .
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12V371000NEWMAR CORPORATIONfrom 01/25/2007 to 05/22/2009V (Vehicle)70MFRNewmar Corporation07/31/201208/01/2012
Defect SummaryNewmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 grand star class a motorhomes built on freightliner custom chassis (fccc) from january 25, 2007, through may 22, 2009. these motorhomes chassis are equipped with bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
Consequence SummaryReduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be notified by daimler trucks/fccc, and repairs will be performed by authorized fccc dealers free of charge. owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-628.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB-37709/30/201010036824Newmar: warranty claim may be denied by evans tempcon, if warranty parts not replaced with original oem part. *pe04/18/2011