2009–2010 Newmar Dutch Aire DP, 2008–2010 Newmar Dutch Star Recall: Front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent…
NHTSA campaign 12V467000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Sep 24, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Newmar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dutch Star and 2009-2010 Dutch Aire motorhomes, built on a Spartan chassis equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to prevent the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
The risk
As the brakes heat up, they may self-engage, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Spartan Motors will notify owners and repair the vehicles. The manufacturer has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Newmar Corporation 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Dutch Aire DP | 2009, 2010 |
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V467000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.