NHTSA Recall 16V810000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control) and electrical system: wiring
Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 51 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Newmar Dutch Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V810000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16V-776 |
| Components | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | November 8, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 1, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V810000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2017 |
| Newmar Essex | 2017 |
| Newmar King Aire | 2017 |
| Newmar London Aire | 2017 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2017 |
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.