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Newmar Recalls Bay Star and other Rv's for Awning Furl Out Danger

Report Receipt Date: MAY 01, 2013 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V169000 
Component(s): EQUIPMENT 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 111 
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

SUMMARY:

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 Bay Star Sport, Ventana and Ventana LE and model year 2013-2014 Bay Star, Canyon Star and Dutch Star motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

CONSEQUENCE:

If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      NEWMAR DUTCH STAR     2011-2013      NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE     2011-2013      NEWMAR VENTANA     2011-2013 Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation Report Receipt Date: DEC 11, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V578000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 626

Summary:   Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Ventana Class A, Dutch Star Class A, and Mountain Aire Class A model motor homes manufactured from January 25, 2010, through September 19, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.

Consequence:   Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Newmar Ventana Recalls for Brake Light Crash Risk

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Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
NEWMAR DUTCH AIRE DP		2009-2010
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR		2008-2010
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation		Report Receipt Date: SEP 24, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V467000		NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER   

Potential Number of Units Affected: 278   



2010 Newmar Dutch Star Brake System Recall

Summary:
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.   

Consequence:
As the brakes heat up, they may self-engage, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): NEWMAR / DUTCH STAR 2003-2004 NEWMAR / ESSEX 2003 NEWMAR / KOUNTRY AIRE 2003 NEWMAR / KOUNTRY STAR 2003 NEWMAR / MOUNTAIN AIRE 2003 NEWMAR / SCOTTSDALE 2003 Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: AUG 07, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V324000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 493

Summary: NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 AND 2004 MOTOR HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 5, 2002 AND APRIL 3, 2003, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE COOLANT SOLUTION IN THESE COOLING UNITS CAN ESCAPE.

Consequence: IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED. Got a lemon Newmar motorhome? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon rv's is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978. Burdge Law Office www.RvLemonLaw.com Because life's too short to drive a lemon.

NEWMAR ALL STAR MID-ENGINE 2009
NEWMAR DUTCH AIRE DIESEL PUSHER 2009
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR DIESEL PUSHER 2009-2010
NEWMAR ESSEX DIESEL PUSHER 2009
NEWMAR KING AIRE DIESEL PUSHER 2009
NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE DP 2009
NEWMAR VENTANA DIESEL PUSHER 2009

Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Mfr's Report Date: JUN 26, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V254000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 63

Summary: NEWMAR IS RECALLING 63 MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 21, 2008 AND APRIL 22, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVES (QRV). THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM INSIDE THE QRV MAY EXPERIENCE DELAMINATION RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE PAST AND/OR THROUGH THE DIAPHRAGM, OR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUBBLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM WHICH MAY TRAP AIR PRESSURE IN THE VALVE AND NOT ALLOW THE SERVICE BRAKES TO RELEASE.

Consequence: MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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Fire hazard and shock hazard causes recall of Newmar recreational vehicles. Do you have one of these potential lemon Rv's?

2008 NEWMAR ALL STAR MID-ENGINE
2009 Newmar All Star Mid Engine

2009 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR DIESEL PUSHER
2010 Newmar Dutch Star Diesel Pusher

2008 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR DIESEL PUSHE

2008 NEWMAR VENTANA DIESEL PUSHER
2009 Newmar Ventana Diesel Pusher

Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Mfr's Report Date: JUL 06, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V260000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 328

Summary: 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.

Consequence: UNDERSIZED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS MAY RESULT IN CONDUCTOR FAILURE, CREATING A SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: NEWMAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS.

Oh, that's great. tell us there's a dangerous problems with the rv and then tell us you'll get around to sending the owners a notice. Okay ... when? And what will be done to fix it?

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2007 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
2008 Newmar Canyon Star
2009 Newmar Canyon Star
2007 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
2008 NEWMAR GRAND STAR
2001 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR
2002 Newmar Kountry Star
2003 Newmar Kountry Star
2004 Newmar Kountry Star
2005 Newmar Kountry Star
2006 Newmar Kountry Star
2001 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
2002 Newmar Mountain Aire
2003 Newmar Mountain Aire
2004 Newmar Mountain Aire
2003 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE
2004 Newmar Scottsdale
2005 Newmar Scottsdale
2006 Newmar Scottsdale

Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Mfr's Report Date: JUN 08, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V217000
EA07016NHTSA Action Number: EA07016

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,578

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: 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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS.

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2004 - 2005 NEWMAR AMERICAN STAR
2004 - 2005 NEWMAR BAY STAR
2007 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
2004 - 2006 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE
2004 - 2005 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR
2004 - 2007 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR DIESEL PUSHE
2003 - 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
2004 - 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE DIESEL PUSH
2004 - 2006 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE
2003 - 2005 NEWMAR X-AIRE-FW
Manufacturer : NEWMAR CORPORATION
Mfr's Report Date : JUL 11, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V366000
EQ08010NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 772
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: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: 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.

Newmar is recalling 5,575 Model Year 1994 thru 2003 Dutch Star, Kountry Aire, Kountry Star, Mountain Aire, and Scottsdale 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. Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire. Newmar is working with Ford to install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system.

(Note: see Ford recalls 05V017, 05V388, 06V286, 07V078 and 07V336). This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EA05-005, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-025.

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