Newmar Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire (2014-2016): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 16V252000 · Apr 28, 2016 · Newmar Corporation
1,150
vehicles affected
1,150
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V252000
- Date
- Apr 28, 2016
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 1,150
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Pedals and linkages
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 11 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2014-2016 |
| Newmar | Essex | 2014-2016 |
| Newmar | London Aire | 2015-2016 |
| Newmar | Mountain Aire | 2014-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V252000?
4 models: Newmar Dutch Star (2014-2016), Newmar Essex (2014-2016), Newmar London Aire (2015-2016) and 1 more, about 1,150 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V252000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.