2008–2009 Newmar All Star ME, 2009–2010 Newmar Dutch Star DP, 2008 Newmar Kountry Star DP and 1 other model Recall: Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 09V260000 · Electrical System · filed Jul 6, 2009 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 328 MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 16, 2007 AND APRIL 22, 2009. AN INADVERTENT DEVIATION IN GROUND CABLE SIZING OCCURRED RESULTING IN WIRE GAUGE UNDERSIZING.
The risk
UNDERSIZED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS MAY RESULT IN CONDUCTOR FAILURE, CREATING A SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD WITHOUT WARNING.
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NEWMAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | All Star ME | 2008, 2009 |
| Newmar | Dutch Star DP | 2009, 2010 |
| Newmar | Kountry Star DP | 2008 |
| Newmar | Ventana DP | 2008, 2009 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 09V260000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.