The 1999 Newmar Dutch Star has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 62,715 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT17V8090002017-12-1534,699 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING16V5010002016-07-05742 affected
Defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot…
Consequence
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at…
STEERING15V8290002015-12-091,920 affected
Defect
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Consequence
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V 633.
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES CONSTRUCTED ON FORD F-53TY1 AND P131 MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH FORD IN CONDUCTING THIS RECALL. FORD WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791. (NOTE: ALSO SEE FORD RECALLS 05V017, 05V388, AND 06V286)
EQUIPMENT07V0750002007-03-0516,190 affected
Defect
CERTAIN CLASS A AND DIESEL PUSHER MOTOR HOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
NEWMAR WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU…
TIRES04V0370002004-01-283,589 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN/FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN 255/80R22.5 XRV TIRES, THE CORDS CAN FATIGUE IF THE TIRES ARE OVERLOADED OR UNDERINFLATED.
Consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONLY THE FRONT TIRES. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE FRONT TIRES ARE NOT ROTATED TO THE REAR. A CERTIFICATION TAG DOCUMENTING THE NEW FRONT TIRES INSTALLATION AND SIMULTANEOUSLY INCREASING THE REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES TO 105 PSI WILL BE ISSUED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 2004. …
Complaints by component
TIRES
6
TIRES:SIDEWALL
3
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1
Total complaints26
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“While on a downgrade with the engine brake engaged and in 4th gear, at about 1900 rpm, the side mounted fan exploded sending plastic and metal parts out the rear of the motorhome showering the vehicle being towed and another vehicle following behind. Upon inspection the fan, which is driven by a…”
“Had bad fuel leak caused by use of ultra low sulfer diesel fuel.(uldf). Replaced fuel transfer (lift) pump p/n 4935007 old pumpwas available. *ak”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 newmar dutch star. The contact took the vehicle to the service center for regular preventive maintenance, and also because he noticed the shut off switch for the electrical system malfunctioned. The service center stated that a fire previously occurred because the wiring…”
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph on wet roads in the rain, moisture was picked up through the intake manifold. The vehicle partially lost power, but kept moving. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer. Prior to this incident, the air intake tube had been replaced by a service dealer due…”
“Driving on I-90 in some rainy weather, error code light came on. I stopped checked all fluid levels & continued on. A few hours later the engine began to increase in speed on its own .rpm's were at 2000 & the coach was almost impossible to stop. The chassis connector ( connects coach to engine and…”
“On the date below, I had the right front tire blow out on my 1999 newmar dutch star with michelin 255 80r 22.5 tires. The tire pressure was well maintained, the day was fairly warm in montana, and I was driving slowly going up a steep hill when the blowout occurred. I read on an rv forum that this…”
“Recall 04v037000 concerning newmar tires. Dealer was unable to honor recall because no part was available since july 31, 2004. *ak”
“Problems with tire equipment on 1999 diesel dutch star motorhome.*mr another motorist informed the consumer about a recall regarding the front tires, however the consumer believed the manufacture should replaced the rear tires as well. The consumer stated if only the front tires were to be…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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