NHTSA recall 19V384000
Service brakes
Newmar Essex and 1 more
Reported May 22, 20193 vehicles affectedNewmar CorporationMaker’s number FL-816 & #19V-367Built Oct 15, 2018 – Nov 27, 2018
The defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes built on Freightliner XC chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's numbers for this recall are FL-816 and 19V-367.