Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16V252000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V252000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting 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 Includes 1,150 affected units, Trailer Brakes may Stay Activated, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V252000
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
Report Received Date: 2016-04-28T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer brakes may stay activated
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 1,150

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 16V-204
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.61

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NHTSA ID: 16V252000
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