Recall 12V371000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Report Date
20120731
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Grand Star Class A motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from January 25, 2007, through May 22, 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.

Safety Consequence

Reduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks/FCCC, and repairs will be performed by authorized FCCC dealers free of charge. An interim letter was mailed by DTNA on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA
2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.