2003 Newmar Dutch Star recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 Newmar Dutch Star. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Dec 15, 2017Fire risk2007–2009 Newmar All Star, 2007–2018 Newmar Bay Star, 2012–2018 Newmar Bay Star Sport and 16 other models — Equipment
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 the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
17V809000 · 35K units · Newmar Corporation
- Jul 5, 2016Fire risk2008–2009 Newmar All Star, 2009–2010 Newmar Dutch Aire DP, 1998–2010 Newmar Dutch Star and 4 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
16V501000 · 742 units · Newmar Corporation
- Dec 9, 2015Crash risk1997–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2004 Newmar Essex, 1997–1998 Newmar Kountry Aire and 2 other models — Steering
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.
15V829000 · 2K units · Newmar Corporation
- Aug 11, 2009Fire risk2003–2004 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003 Newmar Essex, 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire and 3 other models — Equipment
NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 AND 2004 MOTOR HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 5, 2002 AND APRIL 3, 2003, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE COOLANT SOLUTION IN THESE COOLING UNITS CAN ESCAPE.
09V324000 · 493 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jan 24, 2008Fire risk1994–2003 Newmar Dutch Star, 1994–2003 Newmar Kountry Aire, 1994–2003 Newmar Kountry Star and 2 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
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.
08V025000 · 6K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Mar 5, 2007Fire risk1997–2003 Newmar All Star, 1997–2003 Newmar American Star, 1997–2003 Newmar American Star Light and 6 other models — Equipment
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.
07V075000 · 16K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jun 2, 2005Crash risk2003–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003–2005 Newmar Essex, 2004–2005 Newmar Kountry Star and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AMETEK NGI GAUGES, THE AIR GAUGES ARE NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND THE LOW AIR WARNING INDICATOR MAY BE ACTIVATED WHEN ACTUAL AIR RESERVOIR PRESSURE READINGS ARE BELOW THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD REQUIRED RANGE OF 60 TO 65PSI.
05V263000 · 2K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Apr 25, 2005Fire risk2003–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003–2005 Newmar Essex, 2003 Newmar London Aire and 1 other model — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V170000 · 935 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Aug 17, 2004Crash risk2003–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2004–2005 Newmar Kountry Star, 2004–2005 Newmar Northern Star — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, DURING MANUFACTURING, THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS ATTACHMENT LOCATION FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED OR ATTACHED.
04V403000 · 315 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Mar 26, 2003Safety2000–2003 Newmar Dutch Star, 2000–2003 Newmar Kountry Star, 2000–2003 Newmar Mountain Aire and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
03V064000 · 1K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jul 25, 2002Crash risk2003 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003 Newmar Kountry Star, 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire — Unknown / Other
ON CERTAIN DIESEL PUSHER, AND CLASS A MOTORHOMES, A BRACKET SECURING THE TV IN PLACE IN THE FRONT OVERHEAD CABINET ABOVE THE DRIVER MAY NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE TV.
02V198000 · 88 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jul 12, 2002Crash risk2003 Newmar Dutch Star — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN CLASS A, DIESEL PUSHER, MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, THE WHEEL WELL LINERS BEING INSTALLED ON THE FRONT TIRE WELLS, REQUIRED THE AIR LINE ASSEMBLY ON THE IFS TO BE MOVED TO ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT OF THE LINERS TO THE CHASSIS. DURING THIS PROCESS, IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT IF THE AIR BAGS ARE COMPLETELY DEFLATED, THE TIRE COULD RUB THE AIR LINE SUPPLYING AIR TO THE BRAKES.
02V188000 · 41 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION