Newmar Dutch Star 1997
Model Dutch Star made in 1997 by Newmar got 4 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningequipment and tires.
Model 1997
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
07V075000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 04/01/1997 to 05/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 16190 | 01/30/2008 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 03/05/2007 | 03/05/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Newmar will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
TIRES | ||||||||||||||||
04V037000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 03/05/1997 to 06/28/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3589 | 02/09/2004 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 01/28/2004 | 02/11/2004 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on spartan/freightliner chassis and equipped with michelin 255/80r22.5 xrv tires, the cords can fatigue if the tires are overloaded or underinflated. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace only the front tires. it is important that the front tires are not rotated to the rear. a certification tag documenting the new front tires installation and simultaneously increasing the rear tire inflation pressures to 105 psi will be issued. owner notification began february 9, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-574-773-2381. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act.the company has informed nhtsa that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
08V025000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 5575 | ODI | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 01/24/2008 | 01/24/2008 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Newmar is working with ford in conducting this recall. ford will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or newmar at 574-773-7791. (note: also see ford recalls 05v017, 05v388, and 06v286) | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Newmar recall no. 05s28.customers 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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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POWER TRAIN | |||
08/04/2009 | 57000 | 1 | |
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 newmar dutch star rv. while driving approximately 20 mph on a steep mountain, there was no response when the brake pedal was depressed. the transmission failed to lock into gear while driving downhill. after the brake pedal was depressed multiple times, the rv slowed down. the brakes were functional until he reached his destination. the rv was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the brake system was burning. the technician replaced the rear brake system and the manufacturer was notified. the failure and current mileages were 57,000. updated 9/17/09 *cn the cruise control would shut off by itself after driving for an hour. the consumer was unable to re-set the cruise control, he would have to wait for a half hour. the consumer was informed the transmission that was used in his rv was no longer being used for his particular rv due to its shortcomings. the manufacturer was aware of the problem, but there was no remedy. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
20000 | 2 | ||
On 2 separate occasions rear axle bolt broke while driving between 4-5 mph. this occurred within 20,000 miles. dealership will be notified. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
08/04/2009 | 57000 | 1 | |
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 newmar dutch star rv. while driving approximately 20 mph on a steep mountain, there was no response when the brake pedal was depressed. the transmission failed to lock into gear while driving downhill. after the brake pedal was depressed multiple times, the rv slowed down. the brakes were functional until he reached his destination. the rv was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the brake system was burning. the technician replaced the rear brake system and the manufacturer was notified. the failure and current mileages were 57,000. updated 9/17/09 *cn the cruise control would shut off by itself after driving for an hour. the consumer was unable to re-set the cruise control, he would have to wait for a half hour. the consumer was informed the transmission that was used in his rv was no longer being used for his particular rv due to its shortcomings. the manufacturer was aware of the problem, but there was no remedy. | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
02/15/2009 | 22000 | 1 | |
Runaway motorhome on a 1997 ford chassis in 2009 on interstate 85. when i realized the vehicle was accelerating i tried to brake but to no avail. i took an approaching exit and turned the engine off. the motorhome was towed to a repair facility where the mechanic lubricated the linkage. when the problem continued i called ford and they authorized a fix for a recall problem involving the brake in which a fire could start. the unintended acceleration occurred at least 2 more times in the same year on a trip from south carolina to california. i realized that the acceleration seemed to occur if the cruise control caused the gear to downshift due to highway incline. after researching on the internet it appears ford has had other unintended acceleration problem. some dates and figures are only estimates. *tr |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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CA | AZUSA | 91702 | P.A.R.T.S | 626-393-6003 |