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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 15V585📅 Sep 22, 2015

2012–2013 Newmar King Aire & 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire DP + 1 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2010 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured May 13, 2009, to April 14, 2010, 2010 Dutch Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2009, to February 8, 2010, and 2012-2013 King Aire motorhomes manufactured March 22, 2011, to May 17, 2013. The affected vehicles are built on a Spartan Motors chassis and have a flexible exhaust tube that may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.

💥 The risk

If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will install a new exhaust tube, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. 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-554.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V585000
Manufacturer recall #
15V-554
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Vehicles affected
165
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-731-8300
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 8, 2015
Built
May 12, 2009 – Feb 8, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V585 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V585?

2012–2013 Newmar King Aire & 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire DP + 1 more. 165 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Newmar dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-731-8300.