NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V721000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-12-01 | 2016-10-07 | 2016-10-07 |
Production Dates: 2014-07-24 - 2014-09-10
Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16V 654
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
