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Newmar Dutch Star Recall 21V182: Brake Pedal May Lack Return Spring, Causing Lights or Brakes to Stay On

NHTSA campaign 21V182, reported March 17, 2021, 141 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The adjustable brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring. This can cause the brake lights to stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released. On certain towed vehicles, the brakes may also stay engaged after the pedal is released.

Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to show other drivers your intention to slow or stop, raising the risk of a crash. Brakes that stay engaged unintentionally on a towed vehicle can also increase the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Newmar will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will inspect the brake pedal assembly and install a return spring if needed. The recall is expected to begin May 16, 2021. Contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 (Newmar recall number 21V 108), and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V182Newmar Corporation
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana motorhomes. The adjustable brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring. This may cause the brake lights to stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released. Also, in certain towed vehicles, the brakes may stay engaged after the brake pedal is released.
Risk
Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, brakes remaining unintentionally engaged on a towed vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly, and install a return spring if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 108.
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

Newmar Dutch Star2021
Newmar New Aire2021
Newmar Ventana2021