2007 Newmar Dutch Star: recalls and complaints

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• 17V80900015 Dec 2017Equipment
• 16V5010005 Jul 2016Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System
• 15V65400014 Oct 2015Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly
• 14V60200029 Sep 2014Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 08V07500020 Feb 2008Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
• 07V3540008 Aug 2007Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

1. 17V809000Received 15 Dec 2017. 34,699 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 17E-062. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Feb 2018.

2. 16V501000Received 5 Jul 2016. 742 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 16V 313. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Aug 2016.

3. 15V654000Received 14 Oct 2015. 119 units.

   Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured October 16, 2006, to July 24, 2007, 2007-2008 Essex motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2006, to May 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured October 12, 2006, to June 29, 2007. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notfy owners, and Spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's recall number is 15V-548.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 15V-548. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Oct 2015.

4. 14V602000Received 29 Sep 2014. 561 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Bay Star, Ventana VT/VL, Dutch Aire, Dutch Star, All-Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 16, 2007, to May 24, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Nov 2014.

5. 08V075000Received 20 Feb 2008. 409 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar is recalling 409 my 2007-2008 all star, dutch star, ventana, and kountry star diesel pushers motor home chassis. There may be a loose connection between the bus bar and a grid pad due to the pins being slightly smaller diameters after assembly. Electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shut down and/or not be capable of powering up.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Each vehicle could potentially experience a unique circumstance where one or a combination of the following conditions could occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission, starting and engine cooling systems, operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, the anti-lock brake system, auxiliary brake system, the heater elements in the air dryer, and the heater element in the water-in- fuel separator.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar is working with spartan to repair these motor homes (please see 07v363). The dvec bussmann box will be replaced. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or newmar at 574-773-7791.

   Report filed by NEWMAR CORPORATION.

6. 07V354000Received 8 Aug 2007. 308 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain motor homes built on spartan mm chassis with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, spilling oil and debris onto the roadway increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar is working with spartan and cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. Cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 , spartan at 517-543-6400, or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

   Report filed by NEWMAR CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number SPEC 07008.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2007 Newmar Dutch Star?

36,838 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Newmar Dutch Star have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 78 recall campaigns for the Newmar Dutch Star, model years 1994 to 2023. 6 of them name the 2007 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2007 Newmar Dutch Star open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.