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2012 Newmar Essex and Newmar King Aire recall: service brakes, air

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on September 17, 2013. It covers about 31 vehicles.

vehicles affected
31
reported
Sep 17, 2013
owners notified
Nov 11, 2013

Service brakes, air

What is wrong
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."
Risk
A low air pressure condition may appear safe to the driver, leaving the operator ignorant of the true condition of the vehicle's air brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 number 13V438000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V438000

Is there a recall on the 2012 Newmar Essex and Newmar King Aire service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 13V438000, reported on September 17, 2013, covers about 31 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V438000?

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.

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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