Tuesday, November 22, 2016

MOTOR HOME RECALL: Newmar recalls throttle circuit wires




Newmar recalls throttle circuit wires
November 21, 2016
in LetsRV, RV Industry News
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WASHINGTON — Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star, Mountain
Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12 to Sept. 22 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.
Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
To read more about the recall, click here.
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RECALL Subject : Throttle Circuit Electrical Interference





Report Receipt Date: NOV 08, 2016 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V810000 
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 51
 

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Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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 is expected to begin January 2, 2017. 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.