Newmar recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Newmar is recalling one model year 2012 kountry aire fw and one model year 2012 kountry star fw fifth wheel trailers 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.
What could happen
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. Owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-2007.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Kountry Aire Fw 2012
- Newmar Kountry Star Fw 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V203000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 9, 2012
- Owners notified
- May 1, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Sep 6, 2011 to Dec 14, 2011
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationâs vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Newmar recall: Equipment Apr 12, 2011
- Newmar recall: Equipment Sep 22, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.