NHTSA Recall 04V019000: Caliper (service brakes)
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 37 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Newmar Dutch Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V019000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | January 9, 2004 |
| Owner notification | May 20, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain motorhomes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with bosch zops brake calipers, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin slide.
Safety risk
A hang up or lock up may cause the calipers to over heat and not allow the driver to stop safely. This could cause overheating of the brake calipers which could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Workhorse is notifying customers and will arrange to have the calipers and brake pads replaced on the affected vehicles. Owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or newmar at 1-574-773-5153.
Notes
Customer's can also 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 04V019000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2002 |
| Newmar Kountry Star | 2003, 2004 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar Scottsdale | 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.