Recall 16V501000: 2008–2009 Newmar ALL Star, 2009–2010 Newmar Dutch Aire DP, 2005–2010 Newmar Dutch Star +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 5, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 742
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Newmar ALL Star
- 2009 Newmar ALL Star
- 2009 Newmar Dutch Aire DP
- 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire DP
- 2005 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2006 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2007 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2008 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2009 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2010 Newmar Dutch Star
- 2015 Newmar Essex
- 2014 Newmar King Aire
- 2015 Newmar King Aire
- 2008 Newmar Kountry Star
- 2008 Newmar Ventana
- 2009 Newmar Ventana
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V501000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16V 313
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Owner letters
- Aug 11, 2016
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology