The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V203000·Announced 2012-05-09

Newmar Recalls 2012 Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Brake Actuator Defect

Newmar is recalling two 2012 fifth wheel trailer models because improperly heat-treated brake actuators may fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake actuator failure) that can result in loss of braking effort and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling one 2012 Kountry Aire FW and one 2012 Kountry Star FW fifth wheel trailer. These vehicles are equipped with Dexter electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pumps that may not have been properly heat treated.

This condition can cause premature wear of critical components in the pumps, rendering the unit inoperable. Because 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.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR FW, KOUNTRY AIRE FW
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
NEWMAR CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • KOUNTRY STAR FW
  • KOUNTRY AIRE FW

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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