The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V381000·Announced 2019-05-20

Newmar Recalls 2019-2020 Motorhomes Due to Brake Valve Defect

Newmar is recalling 40 specific 2019 and 2020 motorhomes because a brake relay valve defect may cause extended stopping distances, 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 in the braking system that leads to extended stopping distances and an increased risk of crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2019 Essex, King Aire, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes, as well as 2020 Dutch Star motorhomes. The recall involves a total of 40 vehicles. The defect is located in the brake relay valve, which may have an air flow restriction due to a partially blocked orifice. This issue can lead to extended stopping distances, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

The increased stopping distance without warning increases the risk of a crash. Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2019.

Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Newmar's number for this recall is 19012. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR LONDON AIRE, ESSEX, DUTCH STAR, KING AIRE
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
40

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 (5)

  • LONDON AIRE
  • ESSEX
  • DUTCH STAR
  • KING AIRE
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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