2002 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
10 recalls, 4 complaints - 1 TSBs
17V809000 Dec 15, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become c... Read more
Consequence
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 i... Read more
16V501000 Jul 5, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear a... Read more
Consequence
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan cus... Read more
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
09V217000 Jun 11, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 2,578 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END... Read more
Consequence
THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
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
04V019000 Jan 9, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH ZOPS BRAKE CALIPERS, THE PADS CAN DRAG ON THE ROTOR SURFACE DUE TO THE PIN SLIDE.
Consequence
A HANG UP OR LOCK UP MAY CAUSE THE CALIPERS TO OVER HEAT AND NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO STOP SAFELY. THIS COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKE CALIPERS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS AND WILL ARRANGE TO HAVE THE CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS REPLACED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-5153.
03V064000 Mar 26, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REVISE THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
02V018007 Aug 15, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR WABCO PNEUMATIC ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE PACKAGES, THE ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THESE VALVE PACKAGES WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
Consequence
BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. IF AIR LEAKS DEVELOP AT ANY OF THE ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS, BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE REDUCTIONS COULD OCCUR DURING B... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ARVINMERITOR WABCO AT 1-859-746-5956 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791.
01V300000 Sep 24, 2001
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON GASOLINE ENGINE CHASSIS. THERE IS AN IMPROPER SEAL AT THE FRONT DASH AREA ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
Consequence
THE LOCATION MAY NOT BE SEALED AND COULD ALLOW CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES INTO THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL HAVE NEW FOAM INSTALLED UNDER DASH TRIM AND "A" PILLAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A R... Read more
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
WHEELS
Jun 21, 2017
Incident date: Jun 14, 2017
DRIVING NORTH ON I-15 IN BAKER, CA, AT JUST UNDER 60 MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE MOTOR HOME TO LEAVE THE PAVEMENT TO THE RIGHT. WE STOPPED SAFELY. WE HAVE A TPMS THAT WAS WORKING PROPERLY ON ALL TIRES. NO ALARM WARNING SOUNDED. HAD FILLED TIRE TO 115 PSI THE MORNING BEFORE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 7, 2008
Incident date: Mar 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED TO RELEASE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE BRAKE CALIPERS AUTOMATICALLY RELEASED. HE NOTIFIED WORKHORSE AND THEY STATED THAT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 7, 2008
Incident date: Mar 24, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED TO RELEASE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE BRAKE CALIPERS AUTOMATICALLY RELEASED. HE NOTIFIED WORKHORSE AND THEY STATED THAT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 11, 2002
Incident date: Aug 17, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH COMING DOWN A MOUNTAIN ENGINE SHUTOFF WITH NO WARNING DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILING. BRAKES AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO FUNCTION WHEN SHUTTING OFF. WORKHORSE AND NEWMAR WERE NEGLECTING FAULT BASED ON MOTORHOME BUILT BY ABOVE TWO MANUFACTURERS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 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
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 (current) | 10 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 8 | 9 | View |
| 2000 | 8 | 39 | View |
| 1999 | 6 | 26 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 14 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | View |