2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2015 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured between July 24, 2014, and September 10, 2014, that were built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation XCM, XCR, or XCL motorhome chassis. These vehicles have a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal that may fail to send a deactivation signal to towed devices when the motorhome's service brakes are released. This defect can cause the brakes on a towed device to remain engaged, causing them to drag and potentially overheat.
If the towed device's brakes drag and overheat, there is a risk of fire. Additionally, following drivers may become confused by the motorhome's unexpected braking actions, which could increase the risk of a crash. To remedy this issue, Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will modify the affected pedal assemblies at no charge. Affected owners should contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 (recall number 16V 654) to arrange the repair.
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 pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 654.
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured July 24, 2014, to September 10, 2014 and built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCM, XCR, or XCL motorhome chassis. In these vehicles with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.