01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Newmar Dutch Star recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V019000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- January 17, 2024
- Potential units
- 160campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2016 London Aire motorhomes. The pedestal mounting plate may be improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, ÂSeating Systems,", and number 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages.".
Why it matters: A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for a missing weld, and replace the pedestal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 608 RSB.
Owner notification: January 31, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
NHTSA 22V748000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- October 7, 2022
- Potential units
- 32campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2023 Dutch Star motorhomes. The adjustable brake pedal may come into contact with the dash panel, resulting in unintentional brake engagement, which can cause the brakes to overheat and fail.
Why it matters: Brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will trim the dash panel to add more clearance at the brake pedal and dash panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Owner notification: November 1, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
NHTSA 22V583000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- August 4, 2022
- Potential units
- 92campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Super Star, Ventana, 2022-2023 New Aire, Essex, Dutch Star, and Mountain Aire motorhomes equipped with International Thermal Research powered heaters. These heaters could have an incorrect fuel line installed that may leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Owner notification: September 30, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH