| Issue ID | 715741 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10261509 |
| Manufacurer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/10/08 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 newmar mountain aire rv. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for routine inspection and was informed that the brake rotors, calipers, and hubs failed abnormally and needed to be replaced. A representative stated that the vehicle's production year was excluded from the recall; therefore, they would not assume any responsibility. As of march 11, 2009, the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 29862. Updated 3/25/09 *cn all 4 rotors had heat cracks and the front clear hub indicators were white caused by heat. The brakes were not releasing as designed. Updated 03/26/09. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29862 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PLEASANT PLAIN, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5B4MP67G643XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 25/11/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | HOLMAN MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 513-752-3123 |
| Dealer's city | BATAVIA |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 45103 |