NHTSA Recall 16V252000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V252000; Date: Apr. 28, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Newmar Dutch Star; 2015 Newmar Dutch Star; 2016 Newmar Dutch Star; 2014 Newmar Essex; 2015 Newmar Essex; 2016 Newmar Essex; 2015 Newmar London Aire; 2016 Newmar London Aire; 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,150
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 2016
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