Newmar Dutch Star recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 28, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Newmar Corporation recalls 2014–2016 Newmar — 4 models

Recall number

16V478000

Brand / firm

Newmar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,243 units

Why it was recalled

A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire and 2015-2016 London Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 28, 2013, to December 14, 2015 and built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.

What to do

Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1-800-731-8300 or Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or by e-mail at DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 321.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.