2002 Newmar New Aire
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2002 Newmar New Aire. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2002 Newmar New Aire. Newest first.
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
Certain class a motor homes equipped with an electdraulic-braking device built by ausco. when activated, the master cylinder applies the brakes on the tag axle. if the motor home IS traveling, the tag axle brakes could lock-up.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This will cause severe heat in the brakes resulting in a possible fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace this braking device with one from a different manufacturer. owner notification began may 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Overheating front and rear brakes
This investigation was derived from information gathered during pe02-046, bosch disc brake calipers.this investigation focused on the vehicle manufacturer, newmar.subject vehicles were those built with a hydraulic brake system incorporating the bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) calipers.odi'sconcern wasexcessive…
This investigation was derived from information gathered during pe02-046, bosch disc brake calipers.this investigation focused on the vehicle manufacturer, newmar.subject vehicles were those built with a hydraulic brake system incorporating the bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) calipers.odi'sconcern wasexcessive wheel end heat, possibly resulting in a wheel end fire.during the investigation, odi discovered two specific newmar vehicle models, those built on newmar chassis and those built on a workhorse chassis. As a result of the ageny's investigation into this matter, all newmarowners will be notified (04v-019) and the remedy will be applied to their vehicles. Some newmar vehicles (1,795) built on the workhorse chassis are being recalled by workhorse (04v-084).this investigation IS closed.further details are provided on pages 2, 3, and 4.copies of both safety recalls are attached.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10121941If the coach's HWH leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. Torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. A ground cable may also be installed to improve the overall grounding of the HWH pump assembly.
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