Vehicle recall 12V203000 · May 9, 2012
Newmar Kountry Aire FW and Kountry Star FW
Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar is recalling one model year 2012 kountry aire fw and one model year 2012 kountry star fw fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps. Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in these pumps which can render the unit inoperable.
- Consequence
- The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dexter will replace the actuators, free of charge. Newmar has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-2007.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V203000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 9, 2012
- Filed by
- NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar Kountry Aire FW (2012): 2012
- Newmar Kountry Star FW (2012): 2012
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