CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 [email protected]. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 321.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The accelerator (throttle) pedal position sensor on certain motorhomes may fail to return fully to zero after use. When this happens, the engine brake can suddenly stop activating as expected, which reduces the vehicle's ability to slow down. The loss of engine braking happens without warning, which can increase the risk of a crash.
If you own one of the affected motorhomes, contact a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) dealer for a free replacement of the throttle pedal. You can also reach Newmar Customer Service at 1-800-731-8300, Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712, or by email at [email protected]. Reference Newmar recall number 16V 321.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Dutch Star | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Newmar Essex | 20152016 |
| Newmar London Aire | 20152016 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 201420152016 |