Newmar recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, Essex, and 2015-2016 London Aire vehicles manufactured March 27, 2013, to October 16, 2015 and built on a Freightliner chassis. On certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the service brakes are released.
What could happen
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.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will modify the affected assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner/Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V-204.
Vehicles covered
- Newmar Dutch Star 2014–2016
- Newmar Essex 2014–2016
- Newmar London Aire 2015–2016
- Newmar Mountain Aire 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V252000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 28, 2016
- Owners notified
- May 26, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,150
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 27, 2013 to Oct 16, 2015
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
- Maker's own recall number
- 16V-204
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Newmar recall: Structure Jun 27, 2025
- Newmar recall: Seats Jan 17, 2024
- Newmar recall: Seats Apr 11, 2022
- Newmar recall: Steering Mar 17, 2022
- Newmar recall: Steering Oct 19, 2021
- Newmar recall: Electrical system Sep 9, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.