Recall 16V252000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE |
| 2016 | NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.