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1998-2015 Newmar All Star, Newmar Dutch Aire DP and others recall: exhaust system

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on July 5, 2016. It covers about 742 vehicles.

vehicles affected
742
reported
Jul 5, 2016
owners notified
Aug 11, 2016
related complaints
8

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 16V501000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about engine problems.

2008 Newmar All Star2009 Newmar All Star2009 Newmar Dutch Aire DP2010 Newmar Dutch Aire DP2007 Newmar Dutch Star2008 Newmar Dutch Star2009 Newmar Dutch Star2010 Newmar Dutch Star2015 Newmar Essex2014 Newmar King Aire2015 Newmar King Aire2008 Newmar Kountry Star

Questions about recall 16V501000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2015 Newmar All Star, Newmar Dutch Aire DP and others exhaust system?

Yes. Recall 16V501000, reported on July 5, 2016, covers about 742 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V501000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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