The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V748000·Announced 2022-10-07

2023 Newmar Dutch Star Motorhome Brake Pedal Contact May Cause Brake Failure

Newmar is recalling certain 2023 Dutch Star motorhomes because the brake pedal may contact the dash panel, causing unintended brake engagement. This can lead to brake failure and increase 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: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting the brake system with a documented failure mechanism (pedal contact causing unintended engagement and potential brake failure). The rubric identifies structural vehicle defects as warranting a Severe classification. While no injuries or crashes have been reported, the inherent risk of brake system failure justifies the elevated severity.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling 32 units of the 2023 Dutch Star motorhome model due to a defect in the adjustable brake pedal assembly.

The adjustable brake pedal may come into contact with the dash panel when adjusted. This contact can result in unintentional brake engagement. When the brakes are engaged unintentionally, they can overheat and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Affected vehicle owners should contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to schedule service at an authorized dealer. Dealers will trim the dash panel to add additional clearance at the brake pedal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
32

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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