2009 Newmar Grand Star Ca | 2008 Newmar Grand Star Ca — Service brakes, hydraulic
Published August 1, 2012 · Recall initiated: July 31, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V371000, published August 1, 2012 and initiated July 31, 2012. Recalling firm: Newmar Corporation; 2009 Newmar Grand Star Ca | 2008 Newmar Grand Star Ca — Service brakes, hydraulic.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NEWMAR
- Model
- GRAND STAR CA
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Lot
- 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA | 2008 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Newmar Grand Star Ca | 2008 Newmar Grand Star Ca — Service brakes, hydraulic recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V371000 on August 1, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEWMAR. Model: GRAND STAR CA.