NHTSA recall 12V203000

Equipment · Newmar Corporation

May 9, 2012report date

2units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with dexter electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps. Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in these pumps which can render the unit inoperable.

Why it matters: The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Newmar will notify owners, and dexter will replace the actuators, free of charge. Newmar has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Newmar Kountry Aire Fw, 2012 Newmar Kountry Star Fw.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V203000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.