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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V810📅 Nov 8, 2016

2017 Newmar Dutch Star & 2017 Newmar Essex + 3 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to September 22, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The throttle circuit wires on the affected vehicles may not have been be twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference, and as a result, interference may cause the throttle signal to be higher or lower than intended.

💥 The risk

Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will install an overlay harness with twisted wires, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V-776.

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
16V810000
Manufacturer recall #
16V-776
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Vehicles affected
51
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Owner phone
1-800-731-8300
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 1, 2016
Built
May 12, 2016 – Sep 22, 2016
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 16V810 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 16V810?

2017 Newmar Dutch Star & 2017 Newmar Essex + 3 more. 51 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.