The worst 2002 Newmar New Aire problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑574‑773‑7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
Recall number 17V809000 · Recall details
Service brakes, electric
- What is wrong
- Certain class a motor homes equipped with an electdraulic-braking device built by ausco. When activated, the master cylinder applies the brakes on the tag axle. If the motor home is traveling, the tag axle brakes could lock-up.
- Risk
- This will cause severe heat in the brakes resulting in a possible fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace this braking device with one from a different manufacturer. Owner notification began may 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1‑574‑773‑7791.
Recall number 02V093000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Overheating front and rear brakes
This investigation was derived from information gathered during pe02-046, bosch disc brake calipers.this investigation focused on the vehicle manufacturer, newmar.subject vehicles were those built with a hydraulic brake system incorporating the bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) calipers.odi'sconcern wasexcessive wheel end heat, possibly resulting in a wheel end fire.during the investigation, odi discovered two specific newmar vehicle models, those built on newmar chassis and those built on a workhorse chassis. As a result of the ageny's investigation into this matter, all newmarowners will be notified (04v‑019) and the remedy will be applied to their vehicles. Some newmar vehicles (1,795) built on the workhorse chassis are being recalled by workhorse (04v‑084).this investigation is closed.further details are provided on pages 2, 3, and 4.copies of both safety recalls are attached.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Newmar New Aire 1
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Is the 2002 Newmar New Aire reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2002 Newmar New Aire.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Newmar New Aire?
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How many recalls does the 2002 Newmar New Aire have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and service brakes, electric.
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