The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V371000·Announced 2012-07-31

Newmar Grand Star Motorhomes Recalled for Brake Performance Issues

Newmar is recalling 2008-2009 Grand Star Class A motorhomes because brake caliper pistons may grow, causing drag and reduced braking performance.

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 in the braking system that explicitly states reduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Grand Star Class A motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) between January 25, 2007, and May 22, 2009. A total of 70 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The recalled motorhomes are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes. When exposed to long periods of non-driving, these brakes may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance. This condition can lead to brake drag and overheating, resulting in reduced brake performance, which may lead to a vehicle crash.

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.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
NEWMAR CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
70

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 (1)

  • GRAND STAR CA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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