NHTSA Recall 02V188000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 41 vehicles. It affects 2003 Newmar Dutch Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V188000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | July 12, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 29, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain class a, diesel pusher, motor homes built on freightliner chassis, the wheel well liners being installed on the front tire wells, required the air line assembly on the ifs to be moved to allow the attachment of the liners to the chassis. During this process, it has been found that if the air bags are completely deflated, the tire could rub the air line supplying air to the brakes.
Safety risk
This could cause the line to fail resulting in a loss of brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will detach the support bracket for the air line that supplies the brake and move the bracket inboard 3" and reattach by welding. Owner notification began july 29, 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 1-800-731-8300.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V188000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.