2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recalls (12)

Campaign:
16V041000 on 01/26/2016
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
03/18/2015 - 01/20/2016
Affected:
283
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 ventana, and dutch star vehicles manufactured march 19, 2015, to january 21, 2016 on freightliner chassis. the affected vehicles have an "incomplete vehicle label" that incorrectly lists the maximum front tire inflation level to be 130 pounds per square inch (psi), when the correct level is 120 psi.
Consequence:
If the tire is overinflated due to the incorrect label, the tire may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and freightliner will provide a corrected label, free of charge. the recall began on february 29, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.
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:
16V252000 on 04/27/2016
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:
03/26/2013 - 10/15/2015
Affected:
1,150
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 dutch star, mountain aire, essex, and 2015-2016 london aire vehicles manufactured march 27, 2013, to october 16, 2015 and built on a freightliner chassis. on certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the service brakes are released.
Consequence:
If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. as a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will modify the affected assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on may 26, 2016. owners may contact freightliner/daimler trucks north america llc at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 16v-204.
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:
16V414000 on 06/07/2016
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
06/04/2014 - 10/15/2015
Affected:
510
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 dutch star motorhomes manufactured from june 5, 2014, through october 16, 2015, and built on a freightliner chassis. in the affected vehicles, the steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer with insufficient height that can cause too much play, causing the connection to wear between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Consequence:
The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. note: owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. the recall began on july 14, 2016. owners may contact freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 16v 366.
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:
16V478000 on 06/27/2016
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
01/27/2013 - 12/13/2015
Affected:
1,243
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 dutch star and mountain aire and 2015-2016 london aire and essex motorhomes manufactured january 28, 2013, to december 14, 2015 and built on a daimler trucks north america (dtna) chassis. the throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
Consequence:
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dtna dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. the recall began on august 5, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service department at 1-800-731-8300 or daimler trucks north america llc at 1-800-547-0712, or by e-mail at dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com. newmar's number for this recall is 16v 321.
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:
16V478000 on 06/27/2016
Component:
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Manufactured:
01/27/2013 - 12/13/2015
Affected:
1,243
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 dutch star and mountain aire and 2015-2016 london aire and essex motorhomes manufactured january 28, 2013, to december 14, 2015 and built on a daimler trucks north america (dtna) chassis. the throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
Consequence:
A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dtna dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. the recall began on august 5, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service department at 1-800-731-8300 or daimler trucks north america llc at 1-800-547-0712, or by e-mail at dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com. newmar's number for this recall is 16v 321.
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:
16V826000 on 11/14/2016
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufactured:
01/21/2016 - 11/06/2016
Affected:
370
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 dutch star and ventana motorhomes manufactured january 22, 2016, to november 7, 2016, equipped with cummins isl engines. these vehicles, built on a freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Consequence:
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. the recall began on december 16, 2017. owners may contact freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 16v 809.
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:
17V420000 on 07/04/2017
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
02/11/2013 - 05/15/2017
Affected:
1,289
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
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:
17V497000 on 08/10/2017
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
01/27/2013 - 05/16/2016
Affected:
1,167
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2014 moutain aire and 2014-2017 dutch star recreational vehicles built on freightliner xcr chassis manufactured by daimler trucks north america (dtna). these chassis have a battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafing and short circuiting.
Consequence:
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dtna dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on september 20, 2017. owners may contact daimler trucks north america at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 17v-451.
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.
Campaign:
17V830000 on 12/25/2017
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
02/21/2016 - 10/08/2017
Affected:
2,915
Defect:
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:
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
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.
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:
18V198000 on 03/28/2018
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufactured:
06/13/2010 - 05/09/2016
Affected:
2,139
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 newmar ventana, 2011-2017 newmar dutch star, and 2011-2014 newmar mountain aire vehicles, built on freightliner xbr chassis and equipped with cummins isl engines. the power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Consequence:
If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. the recall began on may 24, 2018. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is fl-762.
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:
18V245000 on 04/19/2018
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
03/20/2012 - 08/19/2016
Affected:
2,038
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 newmar ventana, 2015-2016 newmar london aire, and 2013-2017 newmar dutch star motorhomes. when switching from using the low beam headlights to the high beam headlights, the low beam headlights go out when the intention was to have both beams illuminate.
Consequence:
Without the low beams also illuminated when the high beams are on, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the vehicles so that the low beam stays illuminated when the high beam is switched on, free of charge. the recall began on may 18, 2018. 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.

2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR TSBs (24)

Bulletin:
PIB 458
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
2016 coaches within the models listed may exemplify a tag axle out of alignment. this may cause premature tag axle tire wear. this communication includes list of coaches possibly affected, instructions to verify if alignment is needed and
Bulletin:
RSB 456
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Daimler trucks north america has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on freightliner chassis and in response newmar is publishing recall nhtsa# 16v 478 tc# 2016-325. on certain mo
Bulletin:
TSB 466
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Newmar corporation has discovered that the slideout motor mounting bolts on certain motor homes may have been under-torqued. issue: loose mounting bolts may cause noise, and may result in damage to the slideout motor housing.
Bulletin:
TSB 455
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on freightliner chassis. this recall is the result of information provided to us by daimler trucks north america. nhtsa recall
Bulletin:
TSB 449A
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. in response to notification from freightliner custom chassis corporation, an incorrect front tire inflation level is shown on their pro
Bulletin:
TSB 443
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Flexsteel has informed newmar corporation that a kit needs to be installed on bi-fold pull out sofa sleepers (sscs) to prevent retention cables from getting pinched in the hinge. if a cable gets pinched in the hinge, damage may occur to the
Bulletin:
TSB 442
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Newmar has determined that a condition exists that may allow water to enter the coach from the wheel well area while driving in wet conditions. possible water intrusion around the lift cylinder on the full wall hydraulic slideout.
Bulletin:
TSB 428R
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
This tsb is created to notify dealers of a change itc made to the lead solder in the recessed lighting to make it more environmentally-friendly. this change caused an issue in itc's led recessed lights with a manufactured date codes in the
Bulletin:
RSB 467
Component:
018000 steering: adaptive steering
Summary:
Daimler trucks north america has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on freightliner chassis (nhtsa #: 16v809). in response, newmar has filed recall nhtsa #: 16v826 and tc #: 2016-559.
Bulletin:
RSB 468
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. nhtsa# 16v 773 tc# 2016-523 issue: on certain motorhomes, the wardrobe slide out motor may have been installed without a brake. i
Bulletin:
PIB 478
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
This pib has been created to note the work instructions contained within the newgle site for installing a super structure to reinforce an hwh slideout wall.
Bulletin:
RSB 477
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Spartan motors usa, inc. has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on spartan chassis. in response, newmar corporation is publishing the following recall: nhtsa #17v 195 tc #2017-162. is
Bulletin:
TSB 436
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Newmar corp. has decided some 2016 motorhomes equipped with a hwh hydraulic full wall slideout may have been shipped with low fluid level in hwh hydraulic system. this tsb only applies to units with a hydraulic slideout system built prior t
Bulletin:
RSB483
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. on certain motorhomes, the driver and passenger power night shades may be operated using the remote when the ignition is in the
Bulletin:
RSB485
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Freightliner custom chassis corporation, has initiated field service campaign sf536a to modify specific freightliner custom chassis x-line motorhome and shuttle bus chassis equipped with multiplex wiper controls, manufactured march 21, 2016
Bulletin:
RSB486
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Newmar and mcd shade have determined that certain 2016 and 2017 dutch star coaches (all floorplans with remote-controlled power shades) and 2016 and 2017 ventana coaches (4311 floorplan only) may experience remote-controlled power shade fai
Bulletin:
16V041
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on nhtsa recall:newmar corporation has decided a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. in response to notification from freightliner custom chassis co
Bulletin:
RSB 488
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Daimler trucks north america has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on freightliner chassis (nhtsa# 17v 451). in response, newmar has filed recall nhtsa# 17v 497 and tc# 2017-389. iss
Bulletin:
TSB 493
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Daimler trucks north america has issued field service campaign sf543a. in response, newmar is publishing tsb 493. issue: on specific vehicles equipped with stoneridge light bar control units (lbcu), the instrument panel odometer value may
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
Bulletin:
PIB 495
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Daimler trucks north america llc, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, freightliner custom chassis corporation, has issued field service campaign sf546ab. in response, newmar is publishing pib 495. issue: on certain coaches, a check v
Bulletin:
RSB 506
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. issue: on certain motorhomes, there may be a loose electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ats) that was not prope
Bulletin:
TSB 486 Amended
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Newmar and mcd shade have determined that certain 2016 and 2017 dutch star coaches (all floorplans with remote-controlled power shades) and 2016 and 2017 ventana coaches (4311 floorplan only) may experience remote-controlled power shade fai
Bulletin:
PIB 529
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
This bulletin was created to inform dealers and techs that an updated linkage is available that provides a remedy for binding linkages to the power actuator. this issue often creates difficulty when locking or unlocking the compartment door

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