2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
11
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
The 2016 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 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EQUIPMENT. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Newmar Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilitywiper (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
NHTSA has recorded 12 recalls for the 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, potentially affecting up to 49,046 vehicles.
Recall 18V198000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 2,139 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing...
Consequence: If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-762.
View full details →Recall 18V245000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 2,038 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2015-2016 Newmar London Aire, and 2013-2017 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes. When switching from using the low beam headlights to the high beam headlights, the low beam headlights go out when the intention was to have both beams illuminate.
Consequence: Without the low beams also illuminated when the high beams are on, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the vehicles so that the low beam stays illuminated when the high beam is switched on, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service...
View full details →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 17V830000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 2,915 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.
Consequence: The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Recall 17V497000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 1,167 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014 Moutain Aire and 2014-2017 Dutch Star recreational vehicles built on Freightliner XCR chassis manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). These chassis have a battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafing and short...
Consequence: A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712...
View full details →Recall 17V420000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,289 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Newmar Dutch Star and 2015-2017 Newmar Ventana motorhomes. In the affected motorhomes, the driver side and passenger side powered night shades can be lowered by using the remote when the ignition is in the ON position.
Consequence: If the vehicle is being driven and the button on the remote is pushed, the night shades may lower, blocking the driver's view, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners and dealers will install a relay to disable the operation of the driver and passenger night shade by the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners...
View full details →Recall 16V826000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 370 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to November 7, 2016, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor,...
Consequence: Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300....
View full details →Recall 16V478000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 1,243 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire and 2015-2016 London Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 28, 2013, to December 14, 2015 and built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not...
Consequence: A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1-800-731-8300 or Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or...
View full details →Recall 16V478000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 1,243 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire and 2015-2016 London Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 28, 2013, to December 14, 2015 and built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not...
Consequence: A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar Customer Service Department at 1-800-731-8300 or Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712, or...
View full details →Recall 16V414000 — STEERING
| 510 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured from June 5, 2014, through October 16, 2015, and built on a Freightliner chassis. In the affected vehicles, the steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer with insufficient height that can cause too much play, causing the connection to wear between the steering wheel...
Consequence: The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. Note: Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. The recall began on July 14, 2016....
View full details →Recall 16V252000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 1,150 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, Essex, and 2015-2016 London Aire vehicles manufactured March 27, 2013, to October 16, 2015 and built on a Freightliner chassis. On certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the service brakes are...
Consequence: If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. As a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. Additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will modify the affected assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Freightliner/Daimler Trucks North America LLC at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number...
View full details →Recall 16V041000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 283 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ventana, and Dutch Star vehicles manufactured March 19, 2015, to January 21, 2016 on Freightliner chassis. The affected vehicles have an "Incomplete Vehicle Label" that incorrectly lists the maximum front tire inflation level to be 130 pounds per square inch (psi), when the correct level is 120 psi.
Consequence: If the tire is overinflated due to the incorrect label, the tire may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner will provide a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on February 29, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Windows constantly fogging causing view obstruction to rear view mirrors.
While driving on I-75 in the Venice, Florida area, the lower half of the window fell off our motorcoach. The window was located on the passenger side about 22 ft from the front. I have learned this morning that many reports of this continue being reported on windows made by Hehr, which is now owned by Lippert. We are so very thankful it did not hit the vehicle behind us.
I HAVE A 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR MOTOR HOME MODEL 4018. IT'S A 40 FT LONG DIESEL PUSHER ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS WITH TOYAL WEIGHT OF 39600 LBS. THE PROBLEM IS POTENTIAL OVERLOADING OF THE FRONT TIRES DUE TO WEIGHT. THE MOTOR HOME WAS JUST WEIGHED AT THE NEWMAR CORP. FACTORY AND THE WEIGHT ON THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WITHOUT PASSENGERS WAS 7355 LBS. THE FRONT TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE ARE MICHELIN 305/70R22.5 LRL SERIES XRV. THEY HAVE A MAXIMUM LOAD RATING OF 7830 LBS.. ADDING THE WEIGHT OF A PASSENGER AND I SITTING IN THE TWO FRONT SEATS I ESTIMATE 7651 LBS. ON THE FL TIRE. THAT IS ONLY 179 LBS AWAY FROM THE MAXIMUM TIRE RATING WITHOUT ANY PASSENGERS SITTING ON THE SEAT BELT EQUIPPED SOFA. IT ALSO DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ROUGHLY 1000 LBS OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT I HAVE BEEN WAITING TO INSTALL. WITH EQUIPMENT, PASSENGERS AND THEIR LUGGAGE, THE FL TIRE WEIGHT WOULD INCREASE TO 7976 LBS. OR 146 LBS OVER THE MAXIMUM LEFT TIRE LOAD RATING. NEWMAR ADJUSTED THE SIDE TO SIDE FRONT WEIGHT TO BALANCE WEIGHTS BETWEEN FRONT TIRES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BY FINELY ADJUSTING THE CHASSIS RIDE HEIGHT ON EACH SIDE. UNFORTUNATELY, THESE ADJUSTMENTS CHANGE AND I EARLIER HAD TO GET ONE LINKAGE RE-TIGHTENED. IF THE ADJUSTMENTS CHANGE, THE WEIGHT ON THE FRONT LEFT TIRE COULD INCREASE BY AT LEAST SEVERAL HUNDRED POUNDS EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM TIRE RATING EVEN WITHOUT ADDING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT OR PASSENGERS ON THE SOFA. THIS CURRENTLY APPEARS TO BE A DANGEROUS CONDITION IF I CARRY PASSENGERS AND WILL ONLY GET WORSE IF I INSTALL THE ADDITIONAL PLANNED EQUIPMENT. NEWMAR REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THERE IS A PROBLEM. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THEY HAVE UPGRADED THE TIRE SIZE AND CAPACITY ON THE 2017 MODEL. AT THE PRESENT TIME, I AM FEELING UNSAFE ABOUT DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITH PASSENGERS AND I ALSO AM AFRAID TO ADD THE PLANNED ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
Newmar Corporation has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
RSB 488 — EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA# 17V 451). In response, Newmar has filed recall NHTSA# 17V 497 and TC# 2017-389. Issue: On certain motorhomes built on Freightliner XCR chassis, a battery cable mounting...
RSB486 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar and MCD shade have determined that certain 2016 and 2017 Dutch Star coaches (all floorplans with remote-controlled power shades) and 2016 and 2017 Ventana coaches (4311 floorplan only) may experience remote-controlled power shade failures. MCD has created the attached troubleshooting instructions to diagnose the 14-channel remote and remote motors....
RSB483 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. On certain motorhomes, the driver and passenger power night shades may be operated using the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. If the ignition is on and the remote night shade...
RSB 467 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA #: 16V809). In response, Newmar has filed recall NHTSA #: 16V826 and TC #: 2016-559. On the affected motorhomes, a rubber-coated braided power steering hose may have...
RSB 456 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND IN RESPONSE NEWMAR IS PUBLISHING RECALL NHTSA# 16V 478 TC# 2016-325. ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED, THE ASSOCIATED PEDAL SENSOR MAY...
PIB 458 — TIRES
2016 COACHES WITHIN THE MODELS LISTED MAY EXEMPLIFY A TAG AXLE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THIS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE TAG AXLE TIRE WEAR. THIS COMMUNICATION INCLUDES LIST OF COACHES POSSIBLY AFFECTED, INSTRUCTIONS TO VERIFY IF ALIGNMENT IS NEEDED AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM ALIGNMENT.
PIB 458 — SUSPENSION
2016 COACHES WITHIN THE MODELS LISTED MAY EXEMPLIFY A TAG AXLE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THIS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE TAG AXLE TIRE WEAR. THIS COMMUNICATION INCLUDES LIST OF COACHES POSSIBLY AFFECTED, INSTRUCTIONS TO VERIFY IF ALIGNMENT IS NEEDED AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM ALIGNMENT.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
- 2011 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 0 complaints
- 2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 0 complaints
- 2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 2 complaints
- 2015 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 6 complaints
- 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR (current)
- 2017 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 7 complaints
- 2018 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 19 complaints
- 2019 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 33 complaints
- 2020 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 8 complaints
- 2021 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 8 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