Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V203000 Reported May 9, 2012

E/h brake actuator

Q: What is recall 12V203000?

NHTSA recall 12V203000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on May 9, 2012. It addresses: E/h brake actuator. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Newmar Corporation · N/A · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V203000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 9, 2012

Defect Summary

Newmar is recalling one model year 2012 kountry aire fw and one model year 2012 kountry star fw fifth wheel trailers equipped with dexter electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps. some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. this condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in these pumps which can render the unit inoperable.

Safety Consequence

The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Newmar will notify owners, and dexter will replace the actuators, free of charge. Newmar has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-2007.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 12V203000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V203000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V203000?

NHTSA recall 12V203000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on May 9, 2012. It addresses: E/h brake actuator. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V203000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.