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2000-2003 Newmar Dutch Star, Newmar Kountry Star and others recall: lamp

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on March 26, 2003. It covers about 1,227 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,227
reported
Mar 26, 2003
owners notified
Apr 14, 2003
related complaints
18

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp

What is wrong
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Risk
In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Remedy
Dealers will revise the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began april 14, 2003. 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 03V064000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about brakes problems.

Questions about recall 03V064000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2003 Newmar Dutch Star, Newmar Kountry Star and others lamp?

Yes. Recall 03V064000, reported on March 26, 2003, covers about 1,227 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V064000?

Dealers will revise the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began april 14, 2003. 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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