Newmar Dutch Star 2002
Model Dutch Star made in 2002 by Newmar got 3 consumer complains as well as 7 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, air.
Model 2002
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V019000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 37 | 05/20/2004 | ODI | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 01/09/2004 | 01/15/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorhomes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with bosch zops brake calipers, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin slide. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A hang up or lock up may cause the calipers to over heat and not allow the driver to stop safely. this could cause overheating of the brake calipers which could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Workhorse is notifying customers and will arrange to have the calipers and brake pads replaced on the affected vehicles. owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or newmar at 1-574-773-5153. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V018007 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 09/03/2001 to 10/26/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 196 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 08/15/2002 | 09/12/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorhomes equipped with arvinmeritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. if air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. 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 arvinmeritor wabco at 1-859-746-5956 or newmar at 574-773-7791. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V217000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 07/24/2000 to 03/18/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 2578 | 05/01/2009 | ODI | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 06/11/2009 | 06/11/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Newmar is recalling 2,578 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. when combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. this can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. the driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09v-110. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V064000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 08/31/1999 to 09/26/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1227 | 04/14/2003 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 03/26/2003 | 03/17/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will revise the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification began april 14, 2003. 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 1-574-773-7791. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V300000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 03/19/2001 to 08/23/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 31 | 10/19/2001 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 09/24/2001 | 10/01/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes built on gasoline engine chassis. there is an improper seal at the front dash area on the passenger side. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The location may not be sealed and could allow carbon monoxide fumes into the occupant compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will have new foam installed under dash trim and a pillar on the passenger side of the vehicle. owner notification is expected to begin during october 2001. 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 1-800-731-8300. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/17/2002 | |||
| While traveling 60 mph coming down a mountain engine shutoff with no warning due to fuel pump failing. brakes and steering became difficult to function when shutting off. workhorse and newmar were neglecting fault based on motorhome built by above two manufacturers. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/24/2008 | 36713 | 1 | 02/14/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 newmar dutch star. while driving 55 mph, the front passenger brake calipers failed to release and pulled the vehicle to the right. the contact pulled off the road for a few minutes and the brake calipers automatically released. he notified workhorse and they stated that the caliper pins needed to be lubed once a year. the failure mileage was 36,713 and current mileage was 36,721. updated 03-06-09 *bf | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/24/2008 | 36713 | 1 | 02/14/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 newmar dutch star. while driving 55 mph, the front passenger brake calipers failed to release and pulled the vehicle to the right. the contact pulled off the road for a few minutes and the brake calipers automatically released. he notified workhorse and they stated that the caliper pins needed to be lubed once a year. the failure mileage was 36,713 and current mileage was 36,721. updated 03-06-09 *bf | |||