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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 16V501📅 Jul 5, 2016

2000–2010 Newmar Dutch Star & 2008–2009 Newmar ALL Star + 5 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

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 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 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 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 313.

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
16V501000
Manufacturer recall #
16V 313
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Vehicles affected
742
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-731-8300
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 11, 2016
Built
Dec 12, 1997 – May 27, 2015
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 16V501 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 16V501?

2000–2010 Newmar Dutch Star & 2008–2009 Newmar ALL Star + 5 more. 742 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.