2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR

11 recalls, 5 complaints - 45 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

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 bea... Read more

Consequence

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.

2,038 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, a... Read more

Consequence

If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762.

2,139 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description

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)... Read more

Consequence

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.

2,915 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

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

34,699 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014 Moutain Aire and 2014-2017 Dutch Star recreational vehicles built on Freightliner XCR chassis manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). These chassis have a battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a re... Read more

Consequence

A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-... Read more

1,167 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Newmar Dutch Star and 2015-2017 Newmar Ventana motorhomes. In the affected motorhomes, the driver side and passenger side powered night shades can be lowered by using the remote when the ignition is in the ON position.

Consequence

If the vehicle is being driven and the button on the remote is pushed, the night shades may lower, blocking the driver's view, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners and dealers will install a relay to disable the operation of the driver and passenger night shade by the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

1,289 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to November 7, 2016, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, ... Read more

Consequence

Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number fo... Read more

370 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

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... Read more

Consequence

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 DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Da... Read more

1,243 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

STEERING

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured from June 5, 2014, through October 16, 2015, and built on a Freightliner chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer with insufficient... Read more

Consequence

The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. Note: Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-8... Read more

510 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Defect Description

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 ped... Read more

Consequence

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 ... Read more

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 reca... Read more

1,150 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ventana, and Dutch Star vehicles manufactured March 19, 2015, to January 21, 2016 on Freightliner chassis. The affected vehicles have an "Incomplete Vehicle Label" that incorrectly lists the maximum front tire inflation level to be 13... Read more

Consequence

If the tire is overinflated due to the incorrect label, the tire may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner will provide a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on February 29, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.

283 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VISIBILITY/WIPER	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
ENGINE	1

Incident date: Jan 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights became illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel failed to move, and the power steering warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 22, 2026

At 70k miles cam phaser is starting to go bad and ford will not honor prior recall or TSB tn2103 and recall 21B10. Ford has issues a 40% repair coverage and does acknowledge the issue but does not think it's their fault now. Would like ford to issue a full recall on this issue.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2022

Windows constantly fogging causing view obstruction to rear view mirrors.

Incident date: Mar 4, 2022

While driving on I-75 in the Venice, Florida area, the lower half of the window fell off our motorcoach. The window was located on the passenger side about 22 ft from the front. I have learned this morning that many reports of this continue being reported on windows made by Hehr, which is now owned ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 9, 2016

I HAVE A 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR MOTOR HOME MODEL 4018. IT'S A 40 FT LONG DIESEL PUSHER ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS WITH TOYAL WEIGHT OF 39600 LBS. THE PROBLEM IS POTENTIAL OVERLOADING OF THE FRONT TIRES DUE TO WEIGHT. THE MOTOR HOME WAS JUST WEIGHED AT THE NEWMAR CORP. FACTORY AND THE WEIGHT ON THE... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR

45 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
160000 STRUCTURE	4
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
020000 SUSPENSION	2
190000 TIRES	2
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL	2
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	2
010000 STEERING	2

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITEA? thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Newmar has made a change to the water pump circuit fuse on certain coaches to improve customer experience. In most cases, the 10 amp fuse installed by the factory is sufficient. However, some coaches equipped with a ShurFlo water pump (Newm

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

This bulletin was created to inform dealers and techs that an updated linkage is available that provides a remedy for binding linkages to the power actuator. This issue often creates difficulty when locking or unlocking the compartment door

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Newmar and MCD shade have determined that certain 2016 and 2017 Dutch Star coaches (all floorplans with remote-controlled power shades) and 2016 and 2017 Ventana coaches (4311 floorplan only) may experience remote-controlled power shade fai

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Issue: On certain motorhomes, there may be a loose electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that was not prope

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has issued field service campaign SF546AB. In response, Newmar is publishing PIB 495. Issue: On certain coaches, a check v

010000 STEERING

071200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

200000 WHEELS

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

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Daimler Trucks North America has issued field service campaign SF543A. In response, Newmar is publishing TSB 493. Issue: On specific vehicles equipped with Stoneridge light bar control units (LBCU), the instrument panel odometer value may

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA# 17V 451). In response, Newmar has filed recall NHTSA# 17V 497 and TC# 2017-389. Iss

160000 STRUCTURE

140000 AIR BAGS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall:Newmar Corporation has decided a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. In response to notification from Freightliner Custom Chassis Co

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has initiated Field Service Campaign SF536A to modify specific Freightliner Custom Chassis X-line motorhome and shuttle bus chassis equipped with multiplex wiper controls, manufactured March 21, 2016

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

350000 EQUIPMENT

Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. On certain motorhomes, the driver and passenger power night shades may be operated using the remote when the ignition is in the

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

020000 SUSPENSION

Spartan Motors USA, Inc. has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on Spartan chassis. In response, Newmar Corporation is publishing the following recall: NHTSA #17V 195 TC #2017-162. Is

160000 STRUCTURE

This PIB has been created to note the work instructions contained within the Newgle site for installing a super structure to reinforce an HWH slideout wall.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA #: 16V809). In response, Newmar has filed recall NHTSA #: 16V826 and TC #: 2016-559.

018000 STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA# 16V 773 TC# 2016-523 Issue: On certain motorhomes, the wardrobe slide out motor may have been installed without a brake. I

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SLIDEOUT MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES MAY HAVE BEEN UNDER-TORQUED. ISSUE: LOOSE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY CAUSE NOISE, AND MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SLIDEOUT MOTOR HOUSING.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND IN RESPONSE NEWMAR IS PUBLISHING RECALL NHTSA# 16V 478 TC# 2016-325. ON CERTAIN MO

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

020000 SUSPENSION

2016 COACHES WITHIN THE MODELS LISTED MAY EXEMPLIFY A TAG AXLE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THIS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE TAG AXLE TIRE WEAR. THIS COMMUNICATION INCLUDES LIST OF COACHES POSSIBLY AFFECTED, INSTRUCTIONS TO VERIFY IF ALIGNMENT IS NEEDED AND

190000 TIRES

010000 STEERING

NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THIS RECALL IS THE RESULT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. NHTSA RECALL

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES. IN RESPONSE TO NOTIFICATION FROM FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORPORATION, AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE INFLATION LEVEL IS SHOWN ON THEIR PRO

190000 TIRES

160000 STRUCTURE

FLEXSTEEL HAS INFORMED NEWMAR CORPORATION THAT A KIT NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON BI-FOLD PULL OUT SOFA SLEEPERS (SSCS) TO PREVENT RETENTION CABLES FROM GETTING PINCHED IN THE HINGE. IF A CABLE GETS PINCHED IN THE HINGE, DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THIS TSB IS CREATED TO NOTIFY DEALERS OF A CHANGE ITC MADE TO THE LEAD SOLDER IN THE RECESSED LIGHTING TO MAKE IT MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY. THIS CHANGE CAUSED AN ISSUE IN ITC?S LED RECESSED LIGHTS WITH A MANUFACTURED DATE CODES IN THE

160000 STRUCTURE

NEWMAR HAS DETERMINED THAT A CONDITION EXISTS THAT MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE COACH FROM THE WHEEL WELL AREA WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS. POSSIBLE WATER INTRUSION AROUND THE LIFT CYLINDER ON THE FULL WALL HYDRAULIC SLIDEOUT.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Newmar Corp. has decided some 2016 motorhomes equipped with a HWH Hydraulic Full Wall Slideout may have been shipped with low fluid level in HWH hydraulic system. This TSB only applies to units with a hydraulic Slideout system built prior t

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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005

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 (current)	11	5
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	4	4	View
1996	1	0	View
1995	1	0	View
1994	1	1	View

Other NEWMAR Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ALL STAR	0	0	View
ALL STAR DIESEL PUSHER	0	0	View
ALL STAR ME	0	0	View
AMERICAN STAR	0	0	View
AMERICAN STAR LIGHT	0	0	View
BAY STAR	0	0	View
BAY STAR SPORT	0	0	View
CANYON STAR	0	0	View

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2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, NEWMAR DUTCH STAR

NEWMAR DUTCH STAR - All Years Overview

NEWMAR DUTCH STAR - Year by Year

Other NEWMAR Models