2006 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 07V354000 on 08/14/2007
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Affected:
- 308
- Defect:
- 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:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Newmar recall no. spec 07008.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V366000 on 07/30/2008
- Component:
- Equipment:recreational vehicle
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/2003 - 11/29/2006
- Affected:
- 2,192
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 16V501000 on 07/04/2016
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Manufactured:
- 12/11/1997 - 05/26/2015
- Affected:
- 742
- Defect:
- 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:
- If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17V809000 on 12/19/2017
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 07/23/1997 - 11/02/2017
- Affected:
- 34,699
- Defect:
- 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 event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2006 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR TSBs (6)
- Bulletin:
- 306
- Component:
- 126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
- Summary:
- Optical warning devices - turn signal stalk operation is awkward. spartan campaign tsb06-540-0002 mh586. *nj
- Bulletin:
- 337
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Discoloration in the refrigerator enclosure wall adjacent to the flue exhaust on norcold 1200lr refrigerators. concern is that the discoloration is due to exposure to heat from the flue. *nj
- Bulletin:
- 341
- Component:
- 015300 steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
- Summary:
- Steering gear seal leaks fluid. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 344
- Component:
- 351000 equipment:recreational vehicle
- Summary:
- Newmar corporation: all motorized equipped with norcold refer. change cooling unit heating element vendors; there is a new style electric heating element that must be used in certain new cooling units. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 343
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Newmar corporation: all motorized rv. a thermal limit switch is added to certain 1200 lr, 1200 lrim, and 1201 lrim refrigerators to prevent possible excess or overheating conditions in the heater area of the cooling unit to exceed a certa
- Bulletin:
- PIB 494
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- If the coach's hwh leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. a ground cable may also be installed to improve the overall grou
Home | Privacy