2006 Newmar Dutch Star problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Electrical System:wiring (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2017-12-15 · campaign 17V809000 · 34,699 vehicles
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 a
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2016-07-05 · campaign 16V501000 · 742 vehicles
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.
Risk: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2017-09-28 · PIB 494 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 grounding of the hwh pump assembly.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2008-06-04 · 344 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Equipment 2008-06-02 · 343 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 certain level. *pe
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid 2008-05-23 · 341 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
steering gear seal leaks fluid. *pe
Unknown Or Other 2008-03-24 · 337 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2006-12-06 · 306 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
optical warning devices - turn signal stalk operation is awkward. spartan campaign tsb06-540-0002 mh586. *nj
What owners report
2010-11-18 · Unknown Or Other · 23,427 mi“this is 2nd recall for norcold refrigerator in our rv. rv is in storage, building and used to live in. frozen food in freezer, and no where else to store it. it is over 200 miles to closest repair place, and insurance on rv is for storage only and not driving. will cost over 200 dollars for round trip to accomplish defective norcold product. insu…”
2009-08-03 · Exterior Lighting · 25,000 mi“during our pretrip inspection we always check all lights prior to driving the vehicle. the center high mounted brake light led elements randomly fail to light. sometimes the entire center high mounted brake light has failed to illuminate. *tr…”
2008-08-29 · Structure · 21,000 mi · 🔥 fire“bussman box is mounted on floor of compartment below battery compartment. water entering the compartment can pool on the floor and flood the bussman box, resulting in an electrical fire. if the bussman box is short circuited the vehicle engine cannot be started and may stop entirely. *tr…”
2006-11-17 · Electrical System:wiring · 5,815 mi“dt*: the contact stated when exiting the vehicle, the exterior patio light was switched on and the 77 year old contact fell to the ground injuring his left shoulder and both knees. the retractable steps of the vehicle retracted when the light switch was turned on. when a service dealer sent a technician to investigate, the problem was identified …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.