Newmar Dutch Star DP recalls
There are 8 safety recalls on record for the Newmar Dutch Star DP, covering 9,297 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Newmar Dutch Star DP recalls by model year
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Equipment
- What is wrong
- Newmar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200 series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- Risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- Remedy
- Newmar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on march 28, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101.
Recall number 11V235000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Newmar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 motor homes manufactured from october 13, 2009 through april 12, 2010. These motor homes may contain a defective crimp connection in the auxiliary battery cable assembly. The defective connection may result in an inadequate electrical connection or disengagement of the cable. Resultant electrical arcing and overheating may generate sufficient heat for ignition of surrounding materials.
- Risk
- Failure of the connection may result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 2, 2010. Owners may contact newmar at 1‑800‑731‑8300.
Recall number 10V228000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve
- What is wrong
- Newmar is recalling 63 model year 2009 and 2010 recreational vehicles manufactured between july 21, 2008 and april 22, 2009, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
- Risk
- Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners and spartan will provide a free remedy. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2009. Owners may contact spartan chassis toll-free at 1‑800‑543‑4277 or newmar at 1‑574‑773‑7791.
Recall number 09V254000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Newmar is recalling 328 model year 2008 through 2010 recreational vehicles manufactured between april 16, 2007 and april 22, 2009. An inadvertent deviation in ground cable sizing occurred resulting in wire gauge undersizing.
- Risk
- Undersized electrical conductors may result in conductor failure, creating a shock or fire hazard without warning.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2009. Owners may contact newmar at 1‑574‑773‑7791.
Recall number 09V260000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Newmar is recalling 913 my 2007-2009 all star me, dutch star dp, my 2007-2008 kountry star dp, my 2007 mountain aire dp, and my 2009 dutch aire dp and ventana dp motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with putnam hitches. After some period of use, certain trailer hitches may develop stress fractures due to sharp radii and /or tool marking.
- Risk
- Fractures in the suspect hitches may result in hitch separation, potentially resulting in injury and/or property damage.
- Remedy
- Newmar is working with spartan who will replace the trailer hitch free of charge (please see 08v567). Owners may contact spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400 or newmar at 1‑574‑773‑7791.
Recall number 08V596000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Newmar is recalling certain motor homes built on spartan motor home chassis. Certain chassis fasteners may fracture resulting in poor handling of the vehicle, loss of steering, and/or reduced level of suspension performance.
- Risk
- Loss of steering will increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar is working with spartan to have these motor homes inspected and the fasteners replaced as needed free of charge. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑4277 or newmar at 1‑574‑773‑7791.
Recall number 08V343000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Newmar is recalling 772 my 2004-2005 american star, kountry aire, mountain aire, my 2003-2006 kountry star, my 2007 x-aire fifth wheel trailers; my 2007 bay star, my 2004-2007 kountry star, my 2004-2006 mountain aire, my 2003-2005 scottsdale class a motor homes; and my 2004-2006 dutch star, my 2003-2006 kountry star, my 2004-2006 mountain aire diesel pusher motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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.
- Risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Newmar is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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.
Recall number 08V366000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Newmar is recalling 109 my 2008-2009 bay star, canyon star kountry aire, torrey pine, ventana diesel pusher, all star diesel pusher, kountry star diesel pusher, and dutch star diesel pusher class a motor homes and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges. The range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or "kink" in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.
- Risk
- This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Remedy
- Newmar is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges (please see 07e030). Owners may contact atwood at 1‑800‑348‑7418 or newmar at 574‑773‑7791.
Recall number 08V078000 · Recall details
Questions about the Newmar Dutch Star DP recalls
How do I check if my Newmar Dutch Star DP has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Newmar Dutch Star DP have?
8, covering equipment, electrical system and service brakes, air.
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