NHTSA Recall 16V463000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V463000; Date: Jun. 24, 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. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Entegra Aspire; 2016 Entegra Aspire
Component: Electric Brakes
Manufactured by: Entegra Coach
Affected Units:: 30
Recall Summary:
Entegra coach (entegra) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 aspire vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to January 15, 2016 and built on daimler trucks north America motorhome chassis. On these vehicles, equipped with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and their dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016 . Owners may contact entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787 or daimler trucks customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
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: Jun 6, 2016
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