Newmar Dutch Star 2006
Model Dutch Star made in 2006 by Newmar got 9 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, exterior lighting and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment.
Model 2006
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V354000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 308 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 08/08/2007 | 08/15/2007 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on spartan mm chassis with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, spilling oil and debris onto the roadway increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Newmar is working with spartan and cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 , spartan at 517-543-6400, or newmar at 1-574-773-7791. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Newmar recall no. spec 07008.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V366000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 06/01/2003 to 11/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 2192 | 10/23/2008 | ODI | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 07/17/2008 | 07/31/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Newmar is recalling 772 my 2004-2005 american star, kountry aire, mountain aire, my 2003-2006 kountry star, my 2007 x-aire fifth wheel trailers; my 2007 bay star, my 2004-2007 kountry star, my 2004-2006 mountain aire, my 2003-2005 scottsdale class a motor homes; and my 2004-2006 dutch star, my 2003-2006 kountry star, my 2004-2006 mountain aire diesel pusher motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator 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 | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Newmar is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 343 | 06/02/2008 | 10025862 | Newmar corporation: all motorized rv. a thermal limit switch is added to certain 1200 lr, 1200 lrim, and 1201 lrim refrigerators to prevent possible excess or overheating conditions in the heater area of the cooling unit to exceed a certa | 09/11/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||||
| 344 | 06/04/2008 | 10025861 | Newmar corporation: all motorized equipped with norcold refer. change cooling unit heating element vendors; there is a new style electric heating element that must be used in certain new cooling units. *pe | 09/11/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
| 306 | 12/06/2006 | 10022875 | Optical warning devices - turn signal stalk operation is awkward. spartan campaign tsb06-540-0002 mh586. *nj | 10/02/2007 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 341 | 05/23/2008 | 10025348 | Steering gear seal leaks fluid. *pe | 07/30/2008 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 337 | 03/24/2008 | 10024686 | Discoloration in the refrigerator enclosure wall adjacent to the flue exhaust on norcold 1200lr refrigerators. concern is that the discoloration is due to exposure to heat from the flue. *nj | 05/05/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/05/2008 | 21000 | 1 | |
| Bussman box is mounted on floor of compartment below battery compartment. water entering the compartment can pool on the floor and flood the bussman box, resulting in an electrical fire. if the bussman box is short circuited the vehicle engine cannot be started and may stop entirely. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 11/12/2006 | 5815 | 1 | 03/22/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when exiting the vehicle, the exterior patio light was switched on and the 77 year old contact fell to the ground injuring his left shoulder and both knees. the retractable steps of the vehicle retracted when the light switch was turned on. when a service dealer sent a technician to investigate, the problem was identified as improper wiring and poorly grounded wiring, which caused crossed wires. the crossed wiring caused the steps to retract and turn. the wiring was repaired and the manufacturer was contacted. the model was dutch star.*ak the control panel which held the exterior switch was in the off position. updated 12/28/06. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 25000 | 1 | |
| During our pretrip inspection we always check all lights prior to driving the vehicle. the center high mounted brake light led elements randomly fail to light. sometimes the entire center high mounted brake light has failed to illuminate. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/05/2008 | 21000 | 1 | |
| Bussman box is mounted on floor of compartment below battery compartment. water entering the compartment can pool on the floor and flood the bussman box, resulting in an electrical fire. if the bussman box is short circuited the vehicle engine cannot be started and may stop entirely. *tr | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 11/18/2010 | 23427 | ||
| This is 2nd recall for norcold refrigerator in our rv. rv is in storage, building and used to live in. frozen food in freezer, and no where else to store it. it is over 200 miles to closest repair place, and insurance on rv is for storage only and not driving. will cost over 200 dollars for round trip to accomplish defective norcold product. insurance for rv to make trip will be extra and over the 200 dolalr amount. if turn off refrig, freezer will lose over $350 perishable items. we are retired, have some disability, and on limited income. norcold caused these problems and should pay to remedy them. norcold repair center stated they could make service call at a cost of $170, please authorize rich and sons campers sales, www.richsonsrv.com, phone 308-384-2040, to make service call. the contact at rv repair is: nick. we have newmar dutch star, vin # 20064vzbt4d996c053008; cooling unit sn on rv 8328978 r801201. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | OKEECHOBEE | 34974 | TRAVEL EASY RV | 800-508-3608 |