Newmar Newaire

Model Newaire made by Newmar got 4 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and service brakes, electric. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There was one recall concerning service brakes, electric .

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
02V093000NEWMAR CORPORATIONfrom 06/04/2001 to 03/15/2002V (Vehicle)1105/15/2002MFRNEWMAR CORPORATION03/22/200203/27/2002
Defect SummaryCertain class a motor homes equipped with an electdraulic-braking device built by ausco. when activated, the master cylinder applies the brakes on the tag axle. if the motor home is traveling, the tag axle brakes could lock-up.
Consequence SummaryThis will cause severe heat in the brakes resulting in a possible fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace this braking device with one from a different manufacturer. owner notification began may 15, 2002. 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 newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
NotesConsumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
EA03003NEWMAR CORPORATION04/09/200303/03/2004OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR BRAKES04V019000
 This investigation was derived from information gathered during pe02-046, bosch disc brake calipers.this investigation focused on the vehicle manufacturer, newmar.subject vehicles were those built with a hydraulic brake system incorporating the bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) calipers.odi'sconcern wasexcessive wheel end heat, possibly resulting in a wheel end fire.during the investigation, odi discovered two specific newmar vehicle models, those built on newmar chassis and those built on a workhorse chassis. as a result of the ageny's investigation into this matter, all newmarowners will be notified (04v-019) and the remedy will be applied to their vehicles. some newmar vehicles (1,795) built on the workhorse chassis are being recalled by workhorse (04v-084).this investigation is closed.further details are provided on pages 2, 3, and 4.copies of both safety recalls are attached.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
03/17/2007712/07/2001
 7 brake failures, related to nhtsa campaign id number : 02v093000, this brake failure is always being fixed over & over, this is unacceptable & the manufacturer should buy the vehicle back as per the recall, if the condition is not properly repaired within a reasonable time, the owners may be entitled to an identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle at no charge or to a refund of the purchase price less a reasonable allowance for depreciation. *tr. updated 01/11/08. *lj the dealer stated microwave is inoperable, tightened upper fitting, and replace start battery. updated 12/12/08 *tr
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
03/17/2007712/07/2001
 7 brake failures, related to nhtsa campaign id number : 02v093000, this brake failure is always being fixed over & over, this is unacceptable & the manufacturer should buy the vehicle back as per the recall, if the condition is not properly repaired within a reasonable time, the owners may be entitled to an identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle at no charge or to a refund of the purchase price less a reasonable allowance for depreciation. *tr. updated 01/11/08. *lj the dealer stated microwave is inoperable, tightened upper fitting, and replace start battery. updated 12/12/08 *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
03/17/2007712/07/2001
 7 brake failures, related to nhtsa campaign id number : 02v093000, this brake failure is always being fixed over & over, this is unacceptable & the manufacturer should buy the vehicle back as per the recall, if the condition is not properly repaired within a reasonable time, the owners may be entitled to an identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle at no charge or to a refund of the purchase price less a reasonable allowance for depreciation. *tr. updated 01/11/08. *lj the dealer stated microwave is inoperable, tightened upper fitting, and replace start battery. updated 12/12/08 *tr
STRUCTURE
03/17/2007712/07/2001
 7 brake failures, related to nhtsa campaign id number : 02v093000, this brake failure is always being fixed over & over, this is unacceptable & the manufacturer should buy the vehicle back as per the recall, if the condition is not properly repaired within a reasonable time, the owners may be entitled to an identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle at no charge or to a refund of the purchase price less a reasonable allowance for depreciation. *tr. updated 01/11/08. *lj the dealer stated microwave is inoperable, tightened upper fitting, and replace start battery. updated 12/12/08 *tr

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
TXNEW BRAUNFELS78132STAHMANN830-606-3622