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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V438000

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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