Recalls for 2009 Newmar Essex Dp

DEFECT #1 - STEERING

Posted on: 2008-07-25
Description
Newmar is recalling certain motor homes built on spartan motor home chassis.  Certain chassis fasteners may fracture resulting in poor handling of the vehicle, loss of steering, and/or reduced level of suspension performance.

Consequence
Loss of steering will increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Newmar is working with spartan to have these motor homes inspected and the fasteners replaced as needed free of charge.  Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE

Posted on: 2009-07-07
Description
Newmar is recalling 63 model year 2009 and 2010 recreational vehicles manufactured between july 21, 2008 and april 22, 2009, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv).  The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.

Consequence
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners and spartan will provide a free remedy.  The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2009.  Owners may contact spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .