2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
The 2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 12 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM, STEERING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), Equipment (1 complaint), and Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
NHTSA has recorded 12 recalls for the 2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, potentially affecting up to 64,352 vehicles.
Recall 17V809000 — EQUIPMENT
| 34,699 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V501000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 742 vehicles affected
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.
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...
View full details →Recall 15V829000 — STEERING
| 1,920 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Consequence: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number...
View full details →Recall 09V324000 — EQUIPMENT
| 493 vehicles affected
Defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 AND 2004 MOTOR HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 5, 2002 AND APRIL 3, 2003, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE COOLANT SOLUTION IN THESE COOLING UNITS CAN ESCAPE.
Consequence: IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE REMEDY CAMPAIGN WILL BE CONDUCTED BY NORCOLD. THE SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER...
View full details →Recall 07V075000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 16,190 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CLASS A AND DIESEL PUSHER MOTOR HOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: NEWMAR WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE...
View full details →Recall 04V403000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 315 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, DURING MANUFACTURING, THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS ATTACHMENT LOCATION FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED OR ATTACHED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SHOULDER HARNESS MAY BECOME LOOSE OR UNATTACHED CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PLATE OVER EXISTING BY DRILLING FOUR ATTACHMENT HOLES ON EACH SIDE OF NEW PLATE AND ADD SECURING BOLTS. THIS RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
View full details →Recall 03V064000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
| 1,227 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence: IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REVISE THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME...
View full details →Recall 02V198000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 88 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN DIESEL PUSHER, AND CLASS A MOTORHOMES, A BRACKET SECURING THE TV IN PLACE IN THE FRONT OVERHEAD CABINET ABOVE THE DRIVER MAY NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE TV.
Consequence: THE TV COULD BECOME LOOSE AND FALL OUT ON THE DRIVER CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND BODILY INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TV FROM THE FRONT OVERHEAD CABINET AND REPLACE THE INSTALLATION BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE...
View full details →Recall 02V188000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 41 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CLASS A, DIESEL PUSHER, MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, THE WHEEL WELL LINERS BEING INSTALLED ON THE FRONT TIRE WELLS, REQUIRED THE AIR LINE ASSEMBLY ON THE IFS TO BE MOVED TO ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT OF THE LINERS TO THE CHASSIS. DURING THIS PROCESS, IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT IF THE AIR BAGS ARE COMPLETELY DEFLATED, THE...
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DETACH THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE AIR LINE THAT SUPPLIES THE BRAKE AND MOVE THE BRACKET INBOARD 3" AND REATTACH BY WELDING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON...
View full details →Recall 05V170000 — EQUIPMENT
| 935 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Consequence: SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7719.
View full details →Recall 05V263000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
| 2,127 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AMETEK NGI GAUGES, THE AIR GAUGES ARE NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND THE LOW AIR WARNING INDICATOR MAY BE ACTIVATED WHEN ACTUAL AIR RESERVOIR PRESSURE READINGS ARE BELOW THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD REQUIRED RANGE OF 60 TO 65PSI.
Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING, THUS THROWING THE PASSENGER FORWARD, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: SPARTAN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HARNESS JUMPER CABLE TO EACH AIR SENDER. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 800-543-4277 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7719.
View full details →Recall 08V025000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 5,575 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES CONSTRUCTED ON FORD F-53TY1 AND P131 MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH FORD IN CONDUCTING THIS RECALL. FORD WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791. (NOTE: ALSO SEE FORD RECALLS 05V017,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
OUR DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR FOR OUR RV MODEL#NDR1062 S/N24200040 LEAKED ALL OF ITS COOLANT FROM A FAILURE IN THE COOLING TUBES AND DOMETIC REFUSES TO REPAIR THE LEAK - DID NOT ADMIT ON PHONE THAT THERE WAS ANY FATIGUE IN THE WELD AND NOW WE FIND THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS REFRIGERATOR DUE TO WELD FATIGUE BUT THEY FAIL TO REPAIR OUR REFRIGERATOR AT THEIR COST. *TR
OUR DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR FOR OUR RV MODEL#NDR1062 S/N24200040 LEAKED ALL OF ITS COOLANT FROM A FAILURE IN THE COOLING TUBES AND DOMETIC REFUSES TO REPAIR THE LEAK - DID NOT ADMIT ON PHONE THAT THERE WAS ANY FATIGUE IN THE WELD AND NOW WE FIND THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS REFRIGERATOR DUE TO WELD FATIGUE BUT THEY FAIL TO REPAIR OUR REFRIGERATOR AT THEIR COST. *TR
THE VALVE ATTACHED TO THE COOLING SYSTEM LEAKED WATER. THE PART WAS CAMOUFLAGED WITH BUBBLE GUM. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
- 1998 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 14 complaints
- 1999 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 26 complaints
- 2000 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 39 complaints
- 2001 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 9 complaints
- 2002 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 4 complaints
- 2003 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR (current)
- 2004 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 4 complaints
- 2005 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 6 complaints
- 2006 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 6 complaints
- 2007 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 0 complaints
- 2008 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 4 complaints
Other NEWMAR Models
- NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 80 total complaints
- NEWMAR BAY STAR — 57 total complaints
- NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR — 54 total complaints
- NEWMAR LONDON AIRE — 32 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEW AIRE — 28 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEWMAR — 23 total complaints
- NEWMAR VENTANA — 20 total complaints
- NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — 14 total complaints