1997 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
4 recalls, 4 complaints - 2 TSBs
15V829000 Dec 9, 2015
STEERING
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Consequence
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V... Read more
08V025000 Jan 24, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES CONSTRUCTED ON FORD F-53TY1 AND P131 MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH FORD IN CONDUCTING THIS RECALL. FORD WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791. (NOTE: ALSO SEE FORD RECALLS 05V017, 05V388, AND 06V286)
07V075000 Mar 5, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
CERTAIN CLASS A AND DIESEL PUSHER MOTOR HOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
NEWMAR WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE... Read more
04V037000 Jan 28, 2004
TIRES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN/FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN 255/80R22.5 XRV TIRES, THE CORDS CAN FATIGUE IF THE TIRES ARE OVERLOADED OR UNDERINFLATED.
Consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONLY THE FRONT TIRES. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE FRONT TIRES ARE NOT ROTATED TO THE REAR. A CERTIFICATION TAG DOCUMENTING THE NEW FRONT TIRES INSTALLATION AND SIMULTANEOUSLY INCREASING THE REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES TO 105 PSI WILL BE ISSUED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 9, 2010
Incident date: Feb 15, 2009
RUNAWAY MOTORHOME ON A 1997 FORD CHASSIS IN 2009 ON INTERSTATE 85. WHEN I REALIZED THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT TO NO AVAIL. I TOOK AN APPROACHING EXIT AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THE MOTORHOME WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC LUBRICATED THE LINKAGE. WHEN THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 13, 2009
Incident date: Aug 4, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON A STEEP MOUNTAIN, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO LOCK INTO GEAR WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL. AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED MULTIPLE TIMES, THE RV SLOWED DO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 13, 2009
Incident date: Aug 4, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON A STEEP MOUNTAIN, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO LOCK INTO GEAR WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL. AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED MULTIPLE TIMES, THE RV SLOWED DO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 19, 2004
ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS REAR AXLE BOLT BROKE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 4-5 MPH. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN 20,000 MILES. DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
PIB 494
Sep 28, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
If the coach's HWH leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. Torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. A ground cable may also be installed to improve the overall grou
TSB 439
Jan 11, 2016
010000 STEERING
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS. THIS RECALL IS THE RESULT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO NEWMAR BY SPARTAN MOTORS. NHTSA # 15V 829 TC # 2015-
NHTSA Safety Investigations, NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE07061
Opened: Nov 30, 2007 , Closed: Mar 24, 2008
LIFT ASSISSTED CARGO DOORS
ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATON WITH A SINGLE COMPLAINT, VOQ 10192456. DURING THE INVESTIGATION, NEWMAR IDENTIFIED ONE ADDITIONAL OWNER COMPLAINT ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE (POPULATION 2,431).NEWMAR ALSO IDENTIFIED ONE COMPLAINT PERTAINING TO A MODEL YEAR 2006 VEHICLE (OF 1,567 MFD) IN WHICH A LIFT ASSISTED ... Read more
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NEWMAR DUTCH STAR across all model years (1994, 2023).
239
Total Recalls
210
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 13 | 8 | View |
| 2020 | 10 | 8 | View |
| 2019 | 11 | 33 | View |
| 2018 | 15 | 19 | View |
| 2017 | 18 | 7 | View |
| 2016 | 11 | 5 | View |
| 2015 | 11 | 6 | View |
| 2014 | 14 | 2 | View |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 7 | 4 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 6 | View |
| 2004 | 10 | 4 | View |
| 2003 | 12 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 10 | 4 | View |
| 2001 | 8 | 9 | View |
| 2000 | 8 | 39 | View |
| 1999 | 6 | 26 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 14 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 4 | 4 | |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | View |