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SevereNHTSA·15V727000·Announced 2015-11-03

Newmar Recalls 2012-2013 Essex and King Aire RVs for Brake Defect

Newmar is recalling 60 recreational vehicles due to a potential ABS modulator valve fracture that could impair braking performance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Essex and 2012 King Aire recreational vehicles built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The affected units were manufactured between March 22, 2011, and January 8, 2013, for the Essex models, and between March 22, 2011, and March 31, 2011, for the King Aire models.

The recall addresses a defect where the ABS modulator valve may fracture due to contact with the steering relay rod. This fracture can prevent air from being applied to the affected wheel's air brakes, which may lengthen the stopping distance or cause the vehicle to pull to one side when braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners on Newmar's behalf. Spartan dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance at no charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR ESSEX, KING AIRE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
60

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)

  • ESSEX
  • KING AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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