2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA RECALL - #12V371000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Grand Star Class A motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from January 25, 2007, through May 22, 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA |
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| Manufacturer |
NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/25/2007 - 5/22/2009 |
| Recalled on |
8/1/2012 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
70 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| Description |
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Grand Star Class A motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from January 25, 2007, through May 22, 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance. |
| Consequences |
Reduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective action |
Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks/FCCC, and repairs will be performed by authorized FCCC dealers free of charge. An interim letter was mailed by DTNA on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
Daimler Trucks' recall campaign number is FL-628.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. |
| See also |
2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA Recall for EQUIPMENT
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