2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR RECALL - #16V252000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, Essex, and 2015-2016 London Aire vehicles manufactured March 27, 2013, to October 16, 2015 and built on a Freightliner chassis. On certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the service brakes are released.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
Newmar Corporation |
| Manufactured between |
3/27/2013 - 10/16/2015 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Newmar Corporation |
| Owners Notified on |
5/26/2016 |
| # Affected |
1,150 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
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| Description |
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, Essex, and 2015-2016 London Aire vehicles manufactured March 27, 2013, to October 16, 2015 and built on a Freightliner chassis. On certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the service brakes are released. |
| Consequences |
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will modify the affected assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner/Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V-204. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for STEERING
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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