2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR RECALL - #16V721000
		RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
        Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured July 24, 2014, to September 10, 2014 and built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCM, XCR, or XCL motorhome chassis.  In these vehicles with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome 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 | 
							7/24/2014 - 9/10/2014 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							10/7/2016 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							Newmar Corporation | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							12/1/2016 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							7 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured July 24, 2014, to September 10, 2014 and built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCM, XCR, or XCL motorhome chassis.  In these vehicles with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome 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 pedal assemblies, free of charge.  The recall began on December 1, 2016.  Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.  Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 654. | 
						 
						
							| 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 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
							
							
  
							
								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 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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