TSB: NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, KOUNTRY STAR (2017–2021)

Bulletin 21V082 — April 6, 2021

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID21V082
ManufacturerNEWMAR
ModelsDUTCH STAR, KOUNTRY STAR
Model Years2017–2021
Date IssuedApril 6, 2021
Date Added to NHTSANovember 1, 2021
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Vehicles Affected18 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety may exist in specific coaches. On certain units, the windshield wiper mechanism may contact the brake light switch. If the brake light switch or wiring is damaged

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2021 114710 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2021 114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR 2021 114710 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER
NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR 2021 114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2020 114710 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2020 114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2019 114710 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2019 114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2018 114710 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2018 114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2017 114710 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2017 114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized NEWMAR dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (21V082) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.