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Newmar - Trailer brakes may stay activated
Official notice
7 Oct 2016
Last checked
7 Oct 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Newmar - Trailer brakes may stay activated. 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. Published 2016-10-07.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
7
Recall number
16V 654
Official notice
2016-10-07
The hazard
The hazard
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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Brand: Newmar. Contact: Newmar Corporation.
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