Technical Service Bulletin RSB 469 — 2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
SERVICE BRAKES
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | RSB 469 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis. In response, Newmar is publishing recall NHTSA# 16V 721 TC# 2016-488. On certain motorhomes built with a heavier adjustable straight foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the motorhome service brakes are released. 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 the brake configuration of the trailer. A towed device with incorrectly operating brakes may increase the risk of a crash.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.