2000 Newmar Dutch Star

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

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Recalls

• NHTSA recall #17V809000December 15, 201734,699 vehicles affected

  equipment

  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 clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

  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 information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.

• NHTSA recall #16V501000July 5, 2016742 vehicles affected

  engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

  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 allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.

  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 customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 313.

• NHTSA recall #15V829000December 9, 20151,920 vehicles affected

  steering

  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.

  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 633.

• NHTSA recall #08V025000January 24, 20085,575 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  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.

  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)

• NHTSA recall #07V075000March 5, 200716,190 vehicles affected

  equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

  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.

  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 will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or Newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

• NHTSA recall #04V037000January 28, 20043,589 vehicles affected

  tires

  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.

  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 february 9, 2004. 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 1-574-773-2381.

• NHTSA recall #03V064000March 26, 20031,227 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #00V315000October 7, 20001,263 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Vehicle description: front and rear engine motor homes built on Ford, spartan and workhorse chassis. All front engine class a motor homes built on Ford and workhorse chassis were manufactured from january 1, through august 31, 2000. All rear engine motor homes built on spartan chassis were built from february 23 through august 31, 2000. These vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." an incorrect vent hose was installed on the fill nozzle to the fuel tank. The hose Can break down allowing fuel leakage.

  Fuel leakage in the presence to an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the fuel vent hose.