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Newmar Essex Recall 15V727: Brake Air Supply May Fail, Lengthening Stops or Causing Pulling

NHTSA campaign 15V727, reported November 3, 2015, 60 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2012-2013 Newmar Essex and 2012 King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis may have an ABS modulator valve that contacts the steering relay rod. Over time, this contact can fracture the valve, so air is not applied to the affected wheel's air brakes.

This can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle or cause it to pull to one side when braking. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Spartan dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance. Owners can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400, referencing Newmar recall 13V 392, and should check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V727Newmar Corporation
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Essex recreational vehicles manufactured March 22, 2011, to January 8, 2013, and 2012 King Aire recreational vehicles manufactured March 22, 2011, to March 31, 2011, and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel's air brakes.
Risk
This may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side when braking. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners on Newmar's behalf and Spartan dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, or Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Newmar's number for this recall is 13V 392.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Newmar Essex20122013
Newmar King Aire2012