Vehicle recall 19V381000 · May 20, 2019
Newmar Dutch Star, Essex and 3 more models
The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction due to a partially blocked orifice, which may lead to extended stopping distance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and 2020 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction due to a partially blocked orifice, which may lead to extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Consequence
- An increase in stopping distance without warning increases the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Newmar's number for this recall is 19012.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V381000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2019
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- 19012
- Owner notification
- June 20, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 40
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Disc
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar Dutch Star (2020): 2020
- Newmar Essex (2019): 2019
- Newmar King Aire (2019): 2019
- Newmar London Aire (2019): 2019
- Newmar Mountain Aire (2019): 2019
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