Recall 16V252000: Newmar Corporation
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 16V252000 was filed by Newmar Corporation and received on April 28, 2016.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 1,150.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on May 26, 2016.
- Production dates listed: March 27, 2013 to October 16, 2015.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
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.
Consequence (official text)
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.
Remedy (official text)
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.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 16V-204.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2014 to 2016 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2014 to 2016 |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2015 to 2016 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2014 to 2016 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2015 Newmar Dutch Star listed in the notice
- 2016 Newmar Dutch Star listed in the notice
- 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire listed in the notice
- 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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