| Issue ID | 672059 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10225288 |
| Manufacurer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 23/03/08 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAU |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Failure of workhorse custom chassis hydro max (redundant brake system) due to blown brake light fuse. The power assist for the braking system is run off the power steering pump and should you lose the serpentine belt or the engine shuts down there is a redundant electric motor to provide power assist tot the brakes. But, should you lose both you have no brakes per si on a 26,000 motor home. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25124 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COUPLAND, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5B4MP67G543XXXXXX |
| 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 | 04/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
| 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 | RON HOOVER RV |
| Dealer's telephone number | 8309819543 |
| Dealer's city | BOERNE |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 78006-9114 |