2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR RECALL - #02V188000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN CLASS A, DIESEL PUSHER, MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, THE WHEEL WELL LINERS BEING INSTALLED ON THE FRONT TIRE WELLS, REQUIRED THE AIR LINE ASSEMBLY ON THE IFS TO BE MOVED TO ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT OF THE LINERS TO THE CHASSIS. DURING THIS PROCESS, IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT IF THE AIR BAGS ARE COMPLETELY DEFLATED, THE TIRE COULD RUB THE AIR LINE SUPPLYING AIR TO THE BRAKES.
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| Vehicle |
2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
5/20/2002 - 6/24/2002 |
| Recalled on |
7/23/2002 |
| Influenced by |
NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/29/2002 |
| # Affected |
41 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN CLASS A, DIESEL PUSHER, MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, THE WHEEL WELL LINERS BEING INSTALLED ON THE FRONT TIRE WELLS, REQUIRED THE AIR LINE ASSEMBLY ON THE IFS TO BE MOVED TO ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT OF THE LINERS TO THE CHASSIS. DURING THIS PROCESS, IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT IF THE AIR BAGS ARE COMPLETELY DEFLATED, THE TIRE COULD RUB THE AIR LINE SUPPLYING AIR TO THE BRAKES. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL DETACH THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE AIR LINE THAT SUPPLIES THE BRAKE AND MOVE THE BRACKET INBOARD 3" AND REATTACH BY WELDING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 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 1-800-731-8300. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING, LAMP
2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY
2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for STEERING
2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
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