NHTSA Recall 16V721000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V721000; Date: Oct. 7, 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:
2015 Newmar Dutch Star
Component: Electric Brakes
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 7
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Dec 1, 2016
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