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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V478📅 Jun 28, 2016

2014–2016 Newmar Dutch Star & 2014–2016 Newmar Mountain Aire + 2 more recall: speed control

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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 [email protected]. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 321.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V478000
Manufacturer recall #
16V 321
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Vehicles affected
1,243
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Owner phone
1-800-731-8300
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 5, 2016
Built
Jan 28, 2013 – Dec 14, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V478 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V478?

2014–2016 Newmar Dutch Star & 2014–2016 Newmar Mountain Aire + 2 more. 1,243 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Newmar dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-731-8300.