Recall 16V252000: 2014–2016 Newmar Essex and 3 other models
- Report received
- Apr 28, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Potentially affected
- 1,150vehicles
- Model years
- 2014–2016
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2014 Newmar Dutch Star2 complaints
- 2015 Newmar Dutch Star5 complaints
- 2016 Newmar Dutch Star4 complaints
- 2014 Newmar Essex0 complaints
- 2015 Newmar Essex1 complaints
- 2016 Newmar Essex0 complaints
- 2015 Newmar London Aire0 complaints
- 2016 Newmar London Aire1 complaints
- 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire1 complaints
- 2015 Newmar Mountain Aire1 complaints
- 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.