NEWMAR 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA
Brand
NEWMAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2009
NEWMAR CORPORATION is recalling certain 2009 NEWMAR GRAND STAR CA vehicles due to service brakes, hydraulic issues. Reduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Grand Star Class A motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) from January 25, 2007, through May 22, 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Reduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks/FCCC, and repairs will be performed by authorized FCCC dealers free of charge. An interim letter was mailed by DTNA on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026