Newmar Motorhome 2001
Model Motorhome made in 2001 by Newmar got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic and structure. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and seat belts.
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V254001 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 04/11/2000 to 05/24/2000 | V (Vehicle) | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 09/21/2000 | 11/08/2000 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor home chassis. these vehicles may have a mis-routed wire harness that attaches to the brake pedal position switch. the wire could rub on the steering column, resulting in a short circuit and a blown fuse, causing a loss of stop lamp function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the wire harness to the brake pedal switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or newmar at 1-219-773-7791. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V273005 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 01/25/2000 to 09/04/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1512 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 09/15/2000 | 11/08/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Am-safe in notifying customers that they will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Oowner notification is expected to begin during september 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 21000 | 1 | |
| Brake loss. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 1 | 10/01/2001 | ||
| Problems with frame of 2001 rv. *mr while traveling the consumer was informed the right side of the rv was running right of the center. the manufacturer instructed the consumer to go to the dealer where they checked the alignment and found that it was off by 3 1/2 inches out of line. (nemar had the frame cut between the front rear wheel to shorten the frame for a 34' rv) when they welded it back to the right side, it was 3/4 inches longer than the left side. the dealer stated that it could not be fixed. (the manufacturer couldn't fix either) the manufacturer referred the consumer to a dealer where they replaced 2 rear springs. the manufacturer tacked a 38 inch plate with a hole for a spring center bolt. the right rear axle has pulled forward 3/4 inch and corrected the tracking. the consumer was concerned the plate may break loose from the spring perch and cause the axle to move forward and backward. *scc *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | 10/01/2001 | ||
| Problems with frame of 2001 rv. *mr while traveling the consumer was informed the right side of the rv was running right of the center. the manufacturer instructed the consumer to go to the dealer where they checked the alignment and found that it was off by 3 1/2 inches out of line. (nemar had the frame cut between the front rear wheel to shorten the frame for a 34' rv) when they welded it back to the right side, it was 3/4 inches longer than the left side. the dealer stated that it could not be fixed. (the manufacturer couldn't fix either) the manufacturer referred the consumer to a dealer where they replaced 2 rear springs. the manufacturer tacked a 38 inch plate with a hole for a spring center bolt. the right rear axle has pulled forward 3/4 inch and corrected the tracking. the consumer was concerned the plate may break loose from the spring perch and cause the axle to move forward and backward. *scc *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV | PARKKERSBURG | ASTORY FORD |