2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR has 0 complaints and 18 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical components, equipment malfunctions, and safety systems based on recall data.
There are 18 recalls affecting various systems including electrical wiring, steering, braking, door latches, exterior lighting, and equipment such as microwaves and fire extinguishers.
Recalls- Awning motor. Recall 13V169000 affects 111 vehicles. Improper awning installation can damage the motor, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and increase crash or injury risk. Repairs involve replacing the motor with an updated design. Owners are advised not to drive until fixed.
- Headlight wiring. Recall 14V485000 impacts 63 vehicles. Incorrect wiring may cause both headlights and fog lights to go out if one circuit breaker fails, raising crash risk. Dealers will install an auxiliary headlight harness free of charge.
- Cargo door lock actuator. Recall 15V803000 affects 1,085 vehicles. Overheating of the actuator may melt its housing and increase fire risk. Dealers will install a low voltage disconnect module and harness to prevent overheating.
- Microwave operation. Recall 14V098000 covers 599 units. The microwave may start on its own, presenting a fire hazard. Owners will be notified and dealers will address the issue free of charge.
- Refrigerator door latch. Recall 15V808000 involves 979 vehicles. The latch may lock inadvertently, trapping someone inside. Dealers will replace the latch to prevent unintentional locking.
- Brake pedal linkage. Recall 16V252000 includes 1,150 motorhomes. The brake signal to towed devices may not deactivate, causing brake drag that could lead to overheating or fire. Dealers will modify assemblies at no cost.
- Battery cable routing. Recall 17V497000 applies to 1,167 vehicles. Improper bracket installation may cause chafing and short circuiting, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and correct cable routing.
- Steering box. Recall 16V414000 impacts 510 motorhomes. A faulty spacer can cause excessive play and potential steering failure. Owners are advised not to drive until inspection and replacement are done.
- Throttle pedal sensor. Recall 16V478000 affects 1,243 vehicles. The sensor may fail to return to zero causing engine brake loss and reduced deceleration ability, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the pedal sensor.
- Fire extinguishers. Recall 17V809000 includes 34,699 motorhomes. Plastic-handle extinguishers may clog or require excessive force to operate, and nozzles may detach, risking injury and failure during fires. Owners will be instructed to obtain free replacements.
- Night shades control. Recall 17V420000 affects 1,289 vehicles. Remote activation can lower powered night shades while driving, blocking driver view and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install a relay to disable this function when ignition is on.
- Power steering hose routing. Recall 18V198000 involves 2,139 motorhomes. Incorrect routing can cause hose rubbing, fluid leaks, and electrical arcing, increasing crash or fire risk. Dealers will reroute the hose free of charge.
- Low beam headlights. Recall 18V245000 impacts 2,038 motorhomes. Low beams go out when switching to high beams, reducing visibility risk. Dealers will repair wiring to maintain low beam illumination with high beams on.
- Entry step mechanisms. Recall 16V008000 covers 3,712 motorhomes. Fan gear assembly bolts may fracture, making steps unstable and increasing injury risk. Dealers will install retainer brackets to reinforce mechanisms.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects from these recalls may want to review their rights under state lemon laws. Legal advice can help clarify protections for unresolved issues or persistent defects.
2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
14
Total Recalls
50784
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 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.
2014 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.
2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
1289 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
Risk: 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.
2014 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.
2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
1167 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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 circuiting.
Risk: A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
1150 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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 released.
Risk: 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.
2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
1243 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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 activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.
Risk: 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.
2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
510 vehicles affected
STEERING
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 and the front axle.
Risk: 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.
2014 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.
2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
1085 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ventana and Dutch Star motorhomes and model year 2014 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes manufactured May 31, 2015, to January 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have cargo door lock actuators that may overheat and melt the actuator housing.
Risk: A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
2014 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.
2014 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.
2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
63 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured April 14, 2014, to June 20, 2014. An incorrectly wired headlight wiring harness may have been installed in the affected vehicles. As a result, if one of the two headlight circuit breakers fails, both headlights and both fog lights may go out.
Risk: If the headlights and fog lights go out, there is an increased risk of a crash.
2014 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.