2001–2002 Newmar Newaire, 2001–2002 Newmar Newaire Classic Recall: CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTDRAULIC-BRAKING DEVICE…
NHTSA campaign 02V093000 · Service Brakes, Electric · filed Mar 22, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTDRAULIC-BRAKING DEVICE BUILT BY AUSCO. WHEN ACTIVATED, THE MASTER CYLINDER APPLIES THE BRAKES ON THE TAG AXLE. IF THE MOTOR HOME IS TRAVELING, THE TAG AXLE BRAKES COULD LOCK-UP.
The risk
THIS WILL CAUSE SEVERE HEAT IN THE BRAKES RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS BRAKING DEVICE WITH ONE FROM A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 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 1-574-773-7791.
CONSUMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V093000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.