NHTSA recall 16V478000
Engine And Engine Cooling, Vehicle Speed Control · Newmar Corporation
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Newmar will notify owners, and dtna dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2014 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2015 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2015 Newmar Essex
- 2015 Newmar London Aire
- 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire
- 2016 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2016 Newmar Essex
- 2016 Newmar London Aire
- 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire
All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Newmar Dutch Star, 2015 Newmar Dutch Star, 2016 Newmar Dutch Star, 2015 Newmar Essex, 2016 Newmar Essex, 2015 Newmar London Aire, 2016 Newmar London Aire, 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire, 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire, 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V478000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.