Newmar Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, Ventana (2011-2013): Vehicle speed control
Recall 12V578000 · Dec 11, 2012 · Newmar Corporation
626
vehicles affected
626
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V578000
- Date
- Dec 11, 2012
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 626
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Vehicle speed control > Cruise control; Exterior lighting > Brake lights; Electrical system
- Model years
- 2011-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Ventana Class A, Dutch Star Class A, and Mountain Aire Class A model motor homes manufactured from January 25, 2010, through September 19, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
What can happen
Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin January 28, 2013. Owners should contact DTNA Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com, or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2011-2013 |
| Newmar | Mountain Aire | 2011-2013 |
| Newmar | Ventana | 2011-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V578000?
3 models: Newmar Dutch Star (2011-2013), Newmar Mountain Aire (2011-2013), Newmar Ventana (2011-2013), about 626 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V578000?
Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin January 28, 2013. Owners should contact DTNA Warranty Campaigns Department at (800).
What can happen?
Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.