2018 Newmar Dutch Star: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2018 Newmar Dutch Star. The newest campaign is 21V571000. NHTSA received the report on 27 Jul 2021. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. NHTSA has 16 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 21V571000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.

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Recall campaigns

15 campaigns, newest first. 56,757 units in total.

21V57100027 Jul 2021Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
21V5060002 Jul 2021Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
21V37200020 May 2021Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
21V08200017 Feb 2021Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
20V42100021 Jul 2020Electrical System
19V4260007 Jun 2019Exterior Lighting
19V25700029 Mar 2019Equipment / Electrical
18V5180006 Aug 2018Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
18V43800028 Jun 2018Electrical System
18V23600013 Apr 2018Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
18V06200019 Jan 2018Exterior Lighting / Headlights
17V83000019 Dec 2017Electrical System / Wiring
17V80900015 Dec 2017Equipment
17V42000030 Jun 2017Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
17V19500022 Mar 2017Suspension / Front / Control Arm

21V571000Received 27 Jul 2021. 4,106 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 21E 047. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Sep 2021.
21V506000Received 2 Jul 2021. 1,737 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 New Aire, 2020-2022 Super Star, 2018-2021 Ventana, and Dutch Star vehicles equipped with certain Cummins diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cummins service centers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is Cummins 21E-32.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number Cummins 21E-032. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Aug 2021.
21V372000Received 20 May 2021. 1,294 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2019-2021 Ventana and 2021 New Aire motorhomes. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on July 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8000. Newmar's number for this recall is Cummins 21E-032.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number Cummins 21E-032. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Aug 2021.
21V082000Received 17 Feb 2021. 1,370 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Kountry Star and 2017-2021 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake light switch may chafe against the windshield wiper mechanism, which could damage the brake light switch or it's wiring, and cause the brake lights to not illuminate.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Apr 2021.
20V421000Received 21 Jul 2020. 3,202 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporaton (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE, 2017-2020 Ventana, London Aire, Essex and Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2018-2020 New Aire, and 2020 Kountry Star motorhomes that received the 'inspection-only' remedy from recall 19V-426. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America dealers will replace the PDM, free of charge. This recall began September 11, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20V-404.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 20V-404. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Sep 2020.
19V426000Received 7 Jun 2019. 2,003 units.
Exterior Lighting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ventana LE and 2017-2019 Dutch Star, Essex, London Aire, Mountain Aire and Ventana, and 2018-2019 New Aire motorhomes built on a Daimler trucks chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect and replace the rear PDM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 18V-852.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 18V-852. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jul 2019.
19V257000Received 29 Mar 2019. 476 units.
Equipment / Electrical
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bay Star, Essex, New Aire, 2018 Bay Start Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, King Aire, Mountain Aire, Ventana LE, Ventana, and London Aire motorhomes. The power supply for the WiFiRanger may overheat.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power supply, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Apr 2019.
18V518000Received 6 Aug 2018. 239 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Newmar Ventana LE, Mountain Aire, Essex, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, London Aire and King Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open during transit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Sep 2018.
18V438000Received 28 Jun 2018. 930 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide-out room controller, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Aug 2018.
18V236000Received 13 Apr 2018. 653 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the connections to overheat.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the loose electrical connections, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 May 2018.
18V062000Received 19 Jan 2018. 1,249 units.
Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ventana, Ventana LE and Dutchstar motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis. The low beam headlights do not also illuminate as intended when the high beam headlights are activated, reducing the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will reprogram the Freightliner chassis module, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Feb 2018.
17V830000Received 19 Dec 2017. 2,915 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Feb 2018.
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.
17V420000Received 30 Jun 2017. 1,289 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Newmar Dutch Star and 2015-2017 Newmar Ventana motorhomes. In the affected motorhomes, the driver side and passenger side powered night shades can be lowered by using the remote when the ignition is in the ON position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the vehicle is being driven and the button on the remote is pushed, the night shades may lower, blocking the driver's view, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners and dealers will install a relay to disable the operation of the driver and passenger night shade by the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jul 2017.
17V195000Received 22 Mar 2017. 595 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star, 2016-2018 Mountain Aire and London Aire, and 2012-2018 Essex and King Aire motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, reinstall and torqued the ball joints, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 to locate a qualified service center or contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17004.
Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 17004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 May 2017.

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Complaints by component

16 complaints, 19 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2018 Newmar Dutch Star: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Engine		8
Structure		4
Unknown or Other		3
Visibility/Wiper		2
Fuel/Propulsion System		1
Tires		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 12 Jun 2024

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Complaints about the 2018 Newmar Dutch Star, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2021, with 9 complaints.

Investigations

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

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Other model years

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2018 Newmar Dutch Star: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/newmar/dutch-star/2018/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Newmar Corporation

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2018 Newmar Dutch Star?: 56,757 units in 15 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. 15 of them name the 2018 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2018 Newmar Dutch Star name most often?: Engine: 8 of 19 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Newmar Dutch Star open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.