CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and 2020 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction due to a partially blocked orifice, which may lead to extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- An increase in stopping distance without warning increases the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Newmar's number for this recall is 19012.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2019 and 2020 Newmar motorhomes may have a brake relay valve with a partially blocked air passage. This restricts airflow to the brakes, so the vehicle can take longer to stop than it should. The vehicles also fail to meet federal air brake safety requirements (FMVSS 121).
The problem can develop without any warning to the driver, and a longer stopping distance raises the risk of a crash. If you own an affected motorhome, contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008, referencing Newmar recall number 19012. Authorized dealers will inspect the brake relay valve and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. Also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Newmar Essex | 2019 |
| Newmar King Aire | 2019 |
| Newmar London Aire | 2019 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2019 |