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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248559-newmar-dutch-star-2015-recall-service-brakes-electric · Recall date July 10, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V721000
“NEWMAR DUTCH STAR (2015) recall — Service Brakes, Electric.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 10, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248559-newmar-dutch-star-2015-recall-service-brakes-electric. Based on NHTSA recall 16V721000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V721000).
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.
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Subject: Recall 16V721000 — Newmar Corporation NEWMAR DUTCH STAR (2015) recall — Service Brakes, Electric Hello, I own a NEWMAR DUTCH STAR (2015) recall — Service Brakes, Electric that is covered by recall 16V721000 from Newmar Corporation. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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