2013 Newmar Dutch Star: recalls and complaints

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• 18V24500018 Apr 2018Exterior Lighting / Headlights
• 18V19800027 Mar 2018Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
• 17V80900015 Dec 2017Equipment
• 16V00800013 Jan 2016Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 15V8080001 Dec 2015Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 14V0980004 Mar 2014Equipment
• 13V1690001 May 2013Equipment
• 12V57800011 Dec 2012Vehicle Speed Control / Cruise Control

1. 18V245000Received 18 Apr 2018. 2,038 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Headlights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 beams illuminate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 May 2018.

2. 18V198000Received 27 Mar 2018. 2,139 units.

   Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number FL-762. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 May 2018.

3. 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.

4. 16V008000Received 13 Jan 2016. 3,712 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Bay Star, Dutch Star, and Ventana, 2012-2014 Bay Star Sport and Ventana VL, 2008-2015 Canyon Star, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire and 2008 Kountry Star motorhomes manufactured May 29, 2007, to January 14, 2015, and equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps manufactured by Lippert Components. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 or Lippert Customer service at 574-537-8900. Newmar's number for this recall is 15E 078.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 15E 078. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Feb 2016.

5. 15V808000Received 1 Dec 2015. 979 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Jan 2016.

6. 14V098000Received 4 Mar 2014. 599 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex recreational vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners and dealers. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-800-731-8300.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Apr 2014.

7. 13V169000Received 1 May 2013. 111 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 Bay Star Sport, Ventana and Ventana LE and model year 2013-2014 Bay Star, Canyon Star and Dutch Star motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jun 2013.

8. 12V578000Received 11 Dec 2012. 626 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control / Cruise Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Ventana Class A, Dutch Star Class A, and Mountain Aire Class A model motor homes manufactured from January 25, 2010, through September 19, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler Trucks (DTNA) will notify owners on behalf of Newmar, and Freightliner dealers will inspect the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall is expected to begin January 28, 2013. Owners should contact DTNA Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, e-mail address DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com, or the Customer Assistance Center at (800) FTL-HELP after normal business hours.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Dec 2012.

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3. 19961
4. 19974
5. 19986
6. 19996
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8. 20018
9. 200210
10. 200312
11. 200410
12. 20059
13. 20064
14. 20076
15. 20087
16. 20095
17. 20106
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19. 20126
20. 20138
21. 201414
22. 201511
23. 201611
24. 201718
25. 201815
26. 201911
27. 202010
28. 202113
29. 20229
30. 20233

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Newmar Dutch Star?

44,903 units in 8 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. 8 of them name the 2013 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Newmar Dutch Star open?

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