NHTSA Recall 16V478000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control) and engine (engine and engine cooling)
Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,243 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Newmar Dutch Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V478000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16V 321 |
| Components | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | June 28, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 5, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire and 2015-2016 London Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 28, 2013, to December 14, 2015 and built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis. 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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1-800-731-8300 or Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or by e-mail at DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 321.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V478000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Newmar Essex | 2015, 2016 |
| Newmar London Aire | 2015, 2016 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.