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HighNHTSA·16V478000·Announced 2016-06-28

Newmar Recalls 2014-2016 Motorhomes Due to Throttle Pedal Sensor Defect

Newmar is recalling 1,243 motorhomes because a throttle pedal sensor may fail, preventing the engine brake from activating and reducing braking ability.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (throttle sensor) that reduces braking ability and increases crash risk, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High category rather than Severe or Critical.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, and 2015-2016 London Aire and Essex motorhomes. These vehicles were manufactured between January 28, 2013, and December 14, 2015, and are built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis. The recall affects 1,243 units.

The defect involves the throttle pedal position sensor, which may not return to zero. This failure can cause the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability. A sudden loss of the engine brake without warning may lead to reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

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 at 1-800-731-8300 or Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 321.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, MOUNTAIN AIRE, LONDON AIRE, ESSEX
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
1,243

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • DUTCH STAR
  • MOUNTAIN AIRE
  • LONDON AIRE
  • ESSEX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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