Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Newmar King Aire, and Essex vehicles manufactured December 9, 2013, to December 16, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
Newmar Corporation – Defective Quick Release Valve Seat
| Report Received Date | 02/03/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V061000 |
| Consequence Summary | The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 98 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V061000) |
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