Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
NEWMAR DUTCH AIRE DP		2009-2010
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR		2008-2010
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation		Report Receipt Date: SEP 24, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V467000		NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER   

Potential Number of Units Affected: 278   



2010 Newmar Dutch Star Brake System Recall

Summary:
Newmar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dutch Star and 2009-2010 Dutch Aire motorhomes, built on a Spartan chassis equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to prevent the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.   

Consequence:
As the brakes heat up, they may self-engage, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.