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2017-2019 Newmar Essex, Newmar London Aire and others recall: caliper

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on August 2, 2018. It covers about 119 vehicles.

vehicles affected
119
reported
Aug 2, 2018
owners notified
Aug 30, 2018
related complaints
1

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Newmar Ventana LE and Ventana motorhomes, 2018 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes, and 2017-2018 London Aire motorhomes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Risk
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V‑353.

Recall number 18V505000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.

2018 Newmar Essex2017 Newmar London Aire2018 Newmar London Aire2018 Newmar Mountain Aire2017 Newmar Ventana2018 Newmar Ventana2019 Newmar Ventana2017 Newmar Ventana LE2018 Newmar Ventana LE2019 Newmar Ventana LE

Questions about recall 18V505000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2019 Newmar Essex, Newmar London Aire and others caliper?

Yes. Recall 18V505000, reported on August 2, 2018, covers about 119 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V505000?

Newmar will notify owners, and authorized Daimler Trucks service centers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and tighten them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V‑353.

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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