2016 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE; 2015 NEWMAR ESSEX; 2014 NEWMAR ESSEX; 2016 NEWMAR ESSEX; 2014 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE; 2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR; 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR; 2016 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE; 2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR; 2015 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE; 2015 NEWMAR LONDON AIRE
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2016 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, Essex, and 2015-2016 London Aire motorhomes manufactured between March 27, 2013, and October 16, 2015, that were built on a Freightliner chassis. These vehicles may have an issue where the brake activation signal sent to a towed device does not turn off when the motorhome's service brakes are released. This problem occurs on certain models equipped with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal.
If the brake signal remains active, the brakes on a towed device could stay engaged and drag, potentially causing them to overheat and catch fire. The situation may also confuse following drivers and increase crash risk. Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will modify the affected assemblies at no cost. Owners should contact Freightliner/Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 (recall number 16V-204).
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
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.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.