Vehicle recall 02V093000 · March 22, 2002
Newmar New Aire and Newaire Classic
Certain class a motor homes equipped with an electdraulic-braking device built by ausco.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V093000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 22, 2002
- Filed by
- NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- May 15, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, electric
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar New Aire (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Newmar Newaire Classic (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
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