The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V650000·Announced 2018-09-20

Newmar Recalls 2019 Dutch Star Motorhomes Due to Brake Pedal Defect

Newmar is recalling 2019 Dutch Star motorhomes because the brake pedal may catch on the dash, preventing full release and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2019 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes. The recall involves 123 vehicles where the brake pedal assembly may catch on the dash, preventing the brake pedal from fully releasing. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

If the brake pedal does not properly release, it can increase the risk of a crash. Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will reroute the brake adjustment cable free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2018.

Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. They 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
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
123

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 (1)

  • DUTCH STAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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