2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment malfunctions, lighting system defects, and steering component concerns as reflected in the recall data.
There are 11 recalls involving various systems including cruise control, exterior lighting, recreational equipment, steering, and fire safety components.
Recalls- Vehicle speed and brake lights. Recall 12V578000 affected 626 vehicles due to diode jumpers that may come loose, causing the cruise control to fail to disengage and brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is applied. This defect increases crash risk. Repairs involve inspection and securing of the diode jumpers by Freightliner dealers starting January 28, 2013.
- Awning motor installation. Recall 13V169000 involved 111 vehicles where improper awning installation could damage the motor, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and pose a crash or injury hazard. Dometic replaced affected motors from June 28, 2013. Owners are advised not to drive until repaired.
- Microwave self-start. Recall 14V098000 covered 599 vehicles with Frigidaire KG series microwaves that can start on their own, creating fire risks. Newmar began owner notifications and dealer repairs on April 17, 2014.
- Refrigerator door latch. Recall 15V808000 impacted 979 vehicles where refrigerator door latches could lock involuntarily, trapping individuals inside. Dealers installed replacement latches that do not automatically lock starting January 24, 2016.
- Power steering hose routing. Recall 18V198000 affected 2,139 vehicles due to incorrectly routed power steering hoses that might rub the starter motor power stud, risking fluid leaks, increased steering effort, electrical arcing, or fire. Freightliner dealers rerouted the hoses from May 24, 2018.
- Headlight operation. Recall 18V245000 included 2,038 vehicles with defective wiring causing low beams to turn off when switching to high beams, reducing driver visibility. Dealer repairs corrected this from May 18, 2018.
- Electric step stability. Recall 16V008000 covered 3,712 vehicles with Coachstep electric steps where a bolt can fracture and cause step instability, posing injury risks. A retainer bracket was installed starting February 17, 2016.
- Fire extinguishers. Recall 17V809000 addressed about 34,699 motorhomes equipped with certain Kidde fire extinguishers that might clog or require excessive force to activate, or with detachable nozzles causing injury and inoperability. Owners were directed to request free replacements starting February 7, 2018.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety issues related to recalls should consider consulting their state’s lemon law resources to understand their rights.
2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
44903
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
2038 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.
Risk: Without the low beams also illuminated when the high beams are on, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
2139 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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 electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Risk: 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.
2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
34699 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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 assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
3712 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Bay Star, Dutch Star, and Ventana, 2012-2014 Bay Star Sport and Ventana VL, 2008-2015 Canyon Star, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire and 2008 Kountry Star motorhomes manufactured May 29, 2007, to January 14, 2015, and equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps manufactured by Lippert Components. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
979 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Risk: If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
599 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex recreational vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own.
Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
111 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 Bay Star Sport, Ventana and Ventana LE and model year 2013-2014 Bay Star, Canyon Star and Dutch Star motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Risk: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
626 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Ventana Class A, Dutch Star Class A, and Mountain Aire Class A model motor homes manufactured from January 25, 2010, through September 19, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Risk: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.