2023 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
3 recalls, 2 complaints - 5 TSBs
24V019000 Jan 17, 2024
SEATS
Defect Description
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 f... Read more
Consequence
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.
22V748000 Oct 7, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2023 Dutch Star motorhomes. The adjustable brake pedal may come into contact with the dash panel, resulting in unintentional brake engagement, which can cause the brakes to overheat and fail.
Consequence
Brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will trim the dash panel to add more clearance at the brake pedal and dash panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
22V583000 Aug 4, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Super Star, Ventana, 2022-2023 New Aire, Essex, Dutch Star, and Mountain Aire motorhomes equipped with International Thermal Research powered heaters. These heaters could have an incorrect fuel line installed that may leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 5, 2024
Incident date: Jun 12, 2024
The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall ... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 12, 2023
Incident date: Feb 12, 2023
I just recently became I aware of a recall issue with my 2017 Ford Escape, vin #[XXX]. Apparently, coolant is entering my engine block. My vehicle’s coolant reservoir is constantly low and I see excessive white smoke coming from the tailpipe. I was never notified by Ford. I became aware about the ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 163100 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 1 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
24V 052
Mar 22, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The Shyft Group Inc. (Spartan Chassis) has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on a Spartan chassis (NHTSA #24V 052). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall TC # 2024-088.
TSB 608
Jan 31, 2024
220000 SEATS
Newmar Corporation Service Department was made aware of a Captain Chair Pedestal manufactured by Villa International that had the welds break at the pedestal-to-base plate connection. The weld breaking would cause the seat to no longer co
TSB 603
Jun 14, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Xantrex solar controller
22V 748
Nov 1, 2022
163100 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
The dash interferes with full extension of the brake pedal assembly.
22V 583
Sep 30, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Due to ITR releasing a technical bulletin MTB-229-20, Newmar has released a recall bulletin NHTSA # 22V 583 and TC# 2022-436. On certain Newmar motorhomes equipped with International Thermal Research powered heaters, ITR may have installe
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 (current) | 3 | 2 | |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | View |