2009 NEWMAR ALL STAR Recalls (4)

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:
15V477000 on 07/29/2015
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufactured:
01/29/2006 - 10/20/2009
Affected:
472
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 canyon star toy haulers manufactured from november 28, 2007, through july 9, 2015, and model year 2007-2009 all star toy haulers manufactured from january 30, 2006, through october 21, 2009. there is unprotected flammable plastic wrap surrounding the exterior fuel dispensing system which could burn if exposed to an ignition source.
Consequence:
If the exterior fuel dispensing compartment were to catch fire, the surrounding plastic wrap material could burn increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective metal sheet on the top of the exterior fuel compartment. the repair will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2015. 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:
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.

2009 NEWMAR ALL STAR TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
TSB-375
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Newmar: due to potential poor cooling performance on some norcold 2117 refrigerators with serial #11323165 and earlier, an upgrade kit is available to be installed. *pe
Bulletin:
IK-0300039
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
International: on some chassis a repair procedure was issued for missing or loose top air spring mounting bolt on rear crossmember. *pe updated 1/27/15. *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 426
Component:
071000 fuel system, gasoline:storage
Summary:
Newmar corporation has determined a defect exist in certain toy hauler units with an exterior fuel compartment.units affected: canyon stars (floorplan 3920 and 3921) and all stars (floorplan 4153 and 4257) flammable materials are exposed

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