2008 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recalls (8)

Campaign:
08V075000 on 02/19/2008
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Affected:
409
Defect:
Newmar is recalling 409 my 2007-2008 all star, dutch star, ventana, and kountry star diesel pushers motor home chassis. there may be a loose connection between the bus bar and a grid pad due to the pins being slightly smaller diameters after assembly. electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shut down and/or not be capable of powering up.
Consequence:
Each vehicle could potentially experience a unique circumstance where one or a combination of the following conditions could occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission, starting and engine cooling systems, operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, the anti-lock brake system, auxiliary brake system, the heater elements in the air dryer, and the heater element in the water-in- fuel separator.
Correction:
Newmar is working with spartan to repair these motor homes (please see 07v363). the dvec bussmann box will be replaced. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or newmar at 574-773-7791.
Notes:
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:
12V467000 on 09/24/2012
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm
Manufactured:
01/21/2007 - 04/04/2010
Affected:
278
Defect:
Newmar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 dutch star and 2009-2010 dutch aire motorhomes, built on a spartan chassis equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension. the front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to prevent the full release of the brakes. if the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
Consequence:
As the brakes heat up, they may self-engage, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan motors will notify owners and repair the vehicles. the manufacturer has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact newmar corporation at 1-574-773-7791.
Notes:
Owners 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:
12V467000 on 09/24/2012
Component:
Service brakes, air:drum:chamber
Manufactured:
01/21/2007 - 04/04/2010
Affected:
278
Defect:
Newmar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 dutch star and 2009-2010 dutch aire motorhomes, built on a spartan chassis equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension. the front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to prevent the full release of the brakes. if the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
Consequence:
As the brakes heat up, they may self-engage, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan motors will notify owners and repair the vehicles. the manufacturer has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact newmar corporation at 1-574-773-7791.
Notes:
Owners 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:
14V602000 on 09/28/2014
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
01/15/2007 - 05/23/2012
Affected:
561
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 bay star, ventana vt/vl, dutch aire, dutch star, all-star, mountain aire, and essex motorhomes manufactured january 16, 2007, to may 24, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw.
Consequence:
A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. the recall began november 6, 2014. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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:
15V654000 on 10/13/2015
Component:
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Manufactured:
10/11/2006 - 06/28/2007
Affected:
119
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 mountain aire motorhomes manufactured october 16, 2006, to july 24, 2007, 2007-2008 essex motorhomes manufactured november 1, 2006, to may 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 dutch star motorhomes manufactured october 12, 2006, to june 29, 2007. the affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
Consequence:
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Correction:
Newmar will notfy owners, and spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2015. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. newmar's recall number is 15v-548.
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:
16V008000 on 01/12/2016
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
05/28/2007 - 01/13/2015
Affected:
3,712
Defect:
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:
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
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.
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:
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.

2008 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR TSBs (12)

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:
342
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Newmar - all domestic units retailed after 6/2/08 - fmvss 120 now requires all rv's have their weight labels modified if more than 100 lbs has been added to the unit between the time of manufacture and the time of first retail delivery.
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:
TSB-340
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Newmar: popping or grinding noises in the front end when "ifs" suspension is articulating. *pe
Bulletin:
RSB 460
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Spartan motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on spartan chassis and in response newmar is publishing recall nhtsa# 16v 501 tc# 2016-342. on certain motorhomes, the exha
Bulletin:
TSB 412
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
On certain newmar motorhomes, the refrigerator heated water line circuit breaker may have the wrong size amperage rating and the 12 volt thermostat and 12 volt heated water line could also be wired incorrectly, causing it to have the incorr
Bulletin:
TSB 446
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. nhtsa#: 16v 008 tc#: 2016-018 newmar corporation has been advised by lippert components that on certain motorhomes using lci coac
Bulletin:
TSB 432
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Spartan motors usa, inc. (spartan) has decided a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain incomplete motor home chassis. newmar corp. has built on these chassis. the list of specific newmar affected units is attached.
Bulletin:
15V808
Component:
351000 equipment:recreational vehicle
Summary:
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on nhtsa recall: newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. issue: certain motorhomes may have a defective refriger
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

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