| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: EA03003 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: NEWMAR |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: NEWAIRE | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2001 |
| Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | Manufacturer's Name: Newmar Corporation |
| Date Opened: Apr, 09 2003 | Date Closed: Mar, 03 2004 |
| Subject: OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR BRAKES | Summary: 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. |
