The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V826000·Announced 2016-11-15

Newmar Recalls 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana Motorhomes for Fire Risk

Newmar is recalling 370 model year 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes because a power steering hose may rub against the starter motor, causing electrical arcing and a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where electrical arcing and fluid leaks increase the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured between January 22, 2016, and November 7, 2016. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly. 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.

Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire. 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. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 809. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR, VENTANA
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
370

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • DUTCH STAR
  • VENTANA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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