NHTSA recall 13V438000
Service Brakes, Air · Newmar Corporation
Details
What's wrong: These vehicles are equipped with ametek air pressure gauges that may exceed the air brake pressure accuracy requirements of plus or minus 7 percent. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, no. 121, "air brake systems."
Why it matters: A low air pressure condition may appear safe to the driver, leaving the operator ignorant of the true condition of the vehicle's air brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Spartan motors will notify the affected owners on behalf of newmar corporation. Spartan motors dealers will replace the air pressure gauge. The recall began during November 2013.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Newmar Essex, 2012 Newmar King Aire.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V438000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.