Recall 16V810000: 2017 Newmar Dutch Star, 2017 Newmar Essex, 2017 Newmar King Aire +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 8, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 51
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2016, to September 22, 2016 and built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The throttle circuit wires on the affected vehicles may not have been be twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference, and as a result, interference may cause the throttle signal to be higher or lower than intended.
The risk
Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will install an overlay harness with twisted wires, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V-776.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2017 Newmar Essex
- 2017 Newmar King Aire
- 2017 Newmar London Aire
- 2017 Newmar Mountain Aire
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V810000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16V-776
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Owner letters
- Dec 1, 2016
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System); Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal (Acceleration & Cruise Control)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology