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Engineering Analysis · Closed

OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR BRAKES

Action number
EA03003
Opened
Apr 9, 2003
Closed
Mar 3, 2004
Outcome
Recall 04V019000

Manufacturer: WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 04V019000.

Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →

What NHTSA is examining

This investigation was derived from information gathered during pe02-046, bosch disc brake calipers.this investigation focused on the vehicle manufacturer, newmar.subject vehicles were those built with a hydraulic brake system incorporating the bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) calipers.odi'sconcern wasexcessive wheel end heat, possibly resulting in a wheel end fire.during the investigation, odi discovered two specific newmar vehicle models, those built on newmar chassis and those built on a workhorse chassis. As a result of the ageny's investigation into this matter, all newmarowners will be notified (04v-019) and the remedy will be applied to their vehicles. Some newmar vehicles (1,795) built on the workhorse chassis are being recalled by workhorse (04v-084).this investigation is closed.further details are provided on pages 2, 3, and 4.copies of both safety recalls are attached.

Vehicles under investigation

2001 Newmar Newaire2002 Newmar Newaire2001 Workhorse W202002 Workhorse W202001 Workhorse W222002 Workhorse W22

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.