NHTSA recall 16V721000
Service Brakes, Electric · Newmar Corporation
Details
What's wrong: In these vehicles with a heavier, adjustable, straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released.
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: Newmar will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will modify the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Newmar Dutch Star.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V721000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.