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Entegra Aspire Recall 16V463: Towed Vehicle Brakes May Stay Engaged After Braking

NHTSA campaign 16V463, reported June 24, 2016, 30 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain motorhomes with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake signal sent to a towed vehicle may not turn off when the motorhome's brakes are released. As a result, the towed vehicle's brakes may stay engaged, and drivers behind the motorhome may be confused by its behavior, which raises the risk of a crash.

The recall covers certain 2015 and 2016 Entegra Aspire motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks North America chassis, manufactured between July 14, 2014, and January 15, 2016. Daimler Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies at no cost to you. The recall began June 6, 2016.

To confirm whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787 or Daimler Trucks customer service at 1-800-547-0712.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V463Entegra Coach
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Problem
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Aspire vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to January 15, 2016 and built on Daimler Trucks North America motorhome chassis. On these vehicles, equipped with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
Risk
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. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler Trucks will notify owners, and their dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016 . Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787 or Daimler Trucks customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
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.

Affected vehicles

Entegra Aspire20152016