NHTSA recall 02V093000
Service Brakes, Electric · Newmar Corporation
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: This will cause severe heat in the brakes resulting in a possible fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace this braking device with one from a different manufacturer. Owner notification began May 15, 2002.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2001 Newmar New Aire
- 2001 Newmar Newaire Classic
- 2002 Newmar New Aire
- 2002 Newmar Newaire Classic
- Newmar Newaire Classic
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Newmar Newaire, 2002 Newmar Newaire, 2001 Newmar Newaire Classic, 2002 Newmar Newaire Classic.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V093000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.