NEWMAR ESSEX 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Make : NEWMAR | Model : ESSEX | Year : 2015 |
Build Dates : 2013-01-28 - 2015-12-14 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V478000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-08-05 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-06-28 | Date Added to Database: 2016-06-28 |
Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16V 321 | ||
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1243 | ||
Summary:
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. |
||
Consequence:
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. |
||
Remedy:
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. |
||
Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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. |