When using engine jake brake the rear brake lights are activated. Going down a long grade the vehicles behind me see my brake lights on perhaps for several miles. If I need to use my chassis brakes to slow for something in front of me there is no signal given to the following vehicles. Twice I have experienced a near rear end collision from a semi behind me who did not receive a signal that I was physically slowing down from the accustomed travel speed. Traveling down a mountain grade at 50 plus miles per hour there is very little reaction time for a following vehicle before the space interval is closed up.this is a dangerous option to have on a vehicle. On my previous motor homes I was able to have it disconnected but unable to on my new coach. Also what is the effect on the electric brakes on a trailer that is being towed? They are activated by the brake light signal from the towing vehicle. Are they over heating becoming of no value if needed in an emergency? If this is such a great thing why is it not on all the trucks ??
The worst 2016 Newmar London Aire problems
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Seats
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2016 London Aire motorhomes. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, Seating Systems,", and number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Risk
- A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for a missing weld, and replace the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 608 RSB.
Recall number 24V019000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2015-2016 Newmar London Aire, and 2013-2017 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes. When switching from using the low beam headlights to the high beam headlights, the low beam headlights go out when the intention was to have both beams illuminate.
- Risk
- Without the low beams also illuminated when the high beams are on, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the vehicles so that the low beam stays illuminated when the high beam is switched on, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 18V245000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.
- Risk
- The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 17V830000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1‑574‑773‑7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
Recall number 17V809000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 London Aire motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. When the high beams are activated, only the high beam bulbs illuminate instead of both the high beam and low beam bulbs as intended.
- Risk
- If both the high beam and low beam bulbs do not illuminate, the reduced light output can affect the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners and DTNA dealers will modify the vehicles so that both beams illuminate when high beams are turned on, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or Newmar customer service at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 17V723000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star, 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire, and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
- Risk
- A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan at 1‑800‑543‑4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1‑574‑773‑7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.
Recall number 17V195000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire and 2015-2016 London Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 28, 2013, to December 14, 2015 and built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1‑800‑731‑8300 or Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1‑800‑547‑0712, or by e-mail at [email protected]. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 321.
Recall number 16V478000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V252000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Newmar London Aire 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors
- Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors
- Some coaches equipped with both the SilverLeaf system and a TRC transfer switch (model 40350RVC-40350RVC3)...
- Newmar has made a change to the water pump circuit fuse on certain coaches to improve customer experience
- This bulletin was created to inform dealers and techs that an updated linkage is available that provides a...
- Electrical system
- Wheels
- If the coach's HWH leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose...
- Daimler Trucks North America has issued field service campaign SF543A. In response, Newmar is publishing...
- Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has initiated Field Service Campaign SF536A to modify specific...
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Is the 2016 Newmar London Aire reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Newmar London Aire, close to a typical London Aire model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Newmar London Aire?
Lights, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2016 Newmar London Aire have?
8 recalls, covering seats, exterior lighting and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Newmar London Aire lights?
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