Recall 16V501000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Defect in 1998-2015 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 742 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V501000 |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Vehicles Affected | 742 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1998 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 1999 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2000 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2001 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2002 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2004 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2005 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2006 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2007 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2008 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR, 2008 NEWMAR ALL STAR, 2008 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2008 NEWMAR VENTANA, 2009 NEWMAR VENTANA, 2009 NEWMAR ALL STAR, 2009 NEWMAR DUTCH AIRE DP, 2009 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2010 NEWMAR DUTCH AIRE DP, 2010 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, 2014 NEWMAR KING AIRE, 2015 NEWMAR KING AIRE, 2015 NEWMAR ESSEX
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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