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
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 | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | ||||||||||||||||
02V093000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 06/04/2001 to 03/15/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 11 | 05/15/2002 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 03/22/2002 | 03/27/2002 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | This will cause severe heat in the brakes resulting in a possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Consumers 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 ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||
EA03003 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 04/09/2003 | 03/03/2004 | OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR BRAKES | 04V019000 | |
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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
03/17/2007 | 7 | 12/07/2001 | |
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 | |||
03/17/2007 | 7 | 12/07/2001 | |
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 | |||
03/17/2007 | 7 | 12/07/2001 | |
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 | |||
03/17/2007 | 7 | 12/07/2001 | |
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
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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TX | NEW BRAUNFELS | 78132 | STAHMANN | 830-606-3622 |