Newmar Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Newmar Corporation in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 7, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NEWMAR/FMVSS 301/VENT HOSE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT AND REAR ENGINE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD, SPARTAN AND WORKHORSE CHASSIS. ALL FRONT ENGINE CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD AND WORKHORSE CHASSIS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2000. ALL REAR ENGINE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS WERE BUILT FROM FEBRUARY 23 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2000. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." AN INCORRECT VENT HOSE WAS INSTALLED ON THE FILL NOZZLE TO THE FUEL TANK. THE HOSE CAN BREAK DOWN ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.

NHTSA ID: 00V315000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 1,263

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE TO AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL VENT HOSE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 21, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NEWMAR/FORD/BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH WIRING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MIS-ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT ATTACHES TO THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH. THE WIRE COULD RUB ON THE STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT AND A BLOWN FUSE, CAUSING A LOSS OF STOP LAMP FUNCTION.

NHTSA ID: 00V254001

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 0

Consequence Summary:

THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

FORD DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE WIRE HARNESS TO THE BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 15, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NEWMAR/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

NHTSA ID: 00V273005

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 1,512

Consequence Summary:

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Corrective Action:

AM-SAFE IN NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS THAT THEY WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 16, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NEWMAR/FMVSS 120/VIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. INCORRECT INFORMATION HAS BEEN USED ON THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) TAG. THE TAG SHOWS TIRES INFORMATION LOCATED UNDER COLD INFLATION PRESSURE AS 131 PSI FOR THE FRONT AND 123 PSI FOR THE REAR. THE MAXIMUM TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR THE RIM IS 120 PSI. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

NHTSA ID: 00V227000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 198

Consequence Summary:

THE RIM COULD POSSIBLY FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

NEW TAGS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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