SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Published September 30, 2013 · Recall initiated: September 17, 2013
What's the hazard
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Essex and King Aire motor homes manufactured December 15, 2010, through August 15, 2011 on a Spartan Motors chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Ametek air pressure gauges that may exceed the air brake pressure accuracy requirements of plus or minus 7 percent. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
What to do
Spartan Motors will notify the affected owners on behalf of Newmar Corporation. Spartan Motors dealers will replace the air pressure gauge. The recall began during November 2013. Owners may contact Newmar Corporation at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan Motors at 1-800-582-3454.
Recall details
- Brand
- NEWMAR
- Model
- ESSEX
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Lot
- 2012 NEWMAR ESSEX | 2012 NEWMAR KING AIRE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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