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NHTSA Recall 19V381000: Disc (service brakes)

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Newmar Dutch Star.

40
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2019
owners notified (June 20)
NHTSA campaign19V381000
Manufacturer campaign19012
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC
Report receivedMay 20, 2019
Owner notificationJune 20, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and 2020 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction due to a partially blocked orifice, which may lead to extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety risk

An increase in stopping distance without warning increases the risk of crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Newmar's number for this recall is 19012.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V381000

Make and modelModel years
Newmar Dutch Star2020
Newmar Essex2019
Newmar King Aire2019
Newmar London Aire2019
Newmar Mountain Aire2019

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.