Recall 16V721000: 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 16V721000 was filed by Newmar Corporation and received on October 7, 2016.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 7.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on December 1, 2016.
- Production dates listed: July 24, 2014 to September 10, 2014.
- 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 2015 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured July 24, 2014, to September 10, 2014 and built on a Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) XCM, XCR, or XCL motorhome chassis. 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.
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 pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 654.
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 654.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2015 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2015 Newmar Dutch Star 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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