2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR RECALL - #05V109000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAY" AND STANDARD NO. 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." MODELS WITH ACTIA INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE CLUSTER SUCH THAT CERTAIN WARNINGS ARE NOT DISPLAYED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/24/2005 |
| Influenced by |
NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
1,738 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAY" AND STANDARD NO. 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." MODELS WITH ACTIA INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE CLUSTER SUCH THAT CERTAIN WARNINGS ARE NOT DISPLAYED. |
| Consequences |
INCORRECT SOFTWARE MAY NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ILLUMINATE WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. THE STANDARDS REQUIRE DRIVER WARNING WHEN BRAKE FAILURE CODES ARE SET. |
| Corrective action |
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7719. |
| Notes |
WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 50402-C.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING, LAMP
2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for WHEELS, RIM
2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
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