Vehicle recall 02V188000 · July 12, 2002

2003 Newmar Dutch Star

On certain class a, diesel pusher, motor homes built on freightliner chassis, the wheel well liners being installed on the front tire wells, required the air line assembly on the…

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Summary: On certain class a, diesel pusher, motor homes built on freightliner chassis, the wheel well liners being installed on the front tire wells, required the air line assembly on the ifs to be moved to allow the attachment of the liners to the chassis. During this process, it has been found that if the air bags are completely deflated, the tire could rub the air line supplying air to the brakes.
Consequence: This could cause the line to fail resulting in a loss of brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will detach the support bracket for the air line that supplies the brake and move the bracket inboard 3" and reattach by welding. Owner notification began July 29, 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 1-800-731-8300.
Notes: Also, customers can 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: 02V188000
Reported to NHTSA: July 12, 2002
Filed by: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Owner notification: July 29, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected: 41
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 02V188000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Newmar Dutch Star (2003): 2003

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