2015 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2015 Newmar London Aire | 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2016 Newmar Essex | 2014 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Dutch Star | 2015 Newmar Essex | 2016 Newmar London Aire — Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Published June 28, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 28, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V478000, published June 28, 2016. Recalling firm: Newmar Corporation; 2015 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2015 Newmar London Aire | 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2016 Newmar Essex | 2014 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Dutch Star | 2015 Newmar Essex | 2016 Newmar London Aire — Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal.
What's the hazard
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NEWMAR
- Model
- DUTCH STAR
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Lot
- 2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2016 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2015 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE | 2015 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2014 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2016 NEWMAR ESSEX | 2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2015 NEWMAR ESSEX | 2016 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2015 Newmar London Aire | 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire | 2016 Newmar Essex | 2014 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Dutch Star | 2015 Newmar Essex | 2016 Newmar London Aire — Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V478000 on June 28, 2016. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEWMAR. Model: DUTCH STAR.