2017 Newmar Dutch Star Technical Service Bulletins

32 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 Newmar Dutch Star. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10205733Jan 3, 2022Equipment. Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. Reinstall and torque all 5/16” bolts to 19 ft. lbs. and all 3/8” bolts to 33 ft. lbs.
• 10205732Jan 3, 2022Equipment. Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. Reinstall and torque all 5/16" bolts to 19 ft. lbs. and all 3/8" bolts to 33 ft. lbs.
• 10202750Aug 24, 2021Fuel system, Engine cooling. Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA #21V 326) based on Cummins recall (NHTSA # 21E 032). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall NHTSA # 21V 506 and TC # 2021-427. On certain motorhomes, as described in Cummins recall 21E-032, the fuel rail assembly on the engine may develop leaks, which…
• 10202749Jul 16, 2021Fuel system, Engine cooling. The Shyft Group Inc. (Spartan Chassis) has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan chassis (NHTSA #21V 319) based on Cummins recall (NHTSA # 21E 032). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall NHTSA # 21V 372 and TC # 2021-303. On certain motorhomes, as described in Cummins recall 21E-032, the fuel rail assembly on the engine may develop leaks…
• 10202745Apr 6, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety may exist in specific coaches. On certain units, the windshield wiper mechanism may contact the brake light switch. If the brake light switch or wiring is damaged, the brake lights may not illuminate. Non-functioning brake lights may not alert other motorists of the driver’s intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
• 10179793Aug 30, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Daimler Trucks North America LLC, has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis NHTSA # 20V 404. In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing NHTSA Recall # 20V 421
• 10162827Jul 17, 2019Equipment, Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Daimler Trucks North America LLC has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA # 18V 582 ). In response, Newmar is releasing NHTSA # 19V 426.
• 10153541Dec 18, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Newmar has made a change to the water pump circuit fuse on certain coaches to improve customer experience. In most cases, the 10 amp fuse installed by the factory is sufficient. However, some coaches equipped with a ShurFlo water pump (Newmar part # 127488) blow the 10 amp water pump fuse.
• 10145211Sep 24, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. If a customer complains about their satellite, this product improvement bulletin may be helpful. This will only apply to coaches equipped with an HDMI/ CAT6 splitter AND the customer has installed a Geni-type satellite receiver. In this scenario, the customer may have issues trying to select satellite stations that toggle between high definition (HD) and standard definition.
• 10144304Aug 14, 2018Latches, locks and linkages. This bulletin was created to inform dealers and techs that an updated linkage is available that provides a remedy for binding linkages to the power actuator. This issue often creates difficulty when locking or unlocking the compartment door using the key and is only relevant on 2016 to early 2019 model year coaches equipped with power baggage locks.
• 10134833Mar 22, 2018Electrical system. On 2017 and 2018 Ventana and Dutch Star coaches with the 4310 floorplan and 2017 Mountain Aire and London Aire coaches with the 4525 floorplan equipped with a 85,000 BTU Oasis NES hydronic heating system, the hydronic heating system fuse and wiring may be undersized. Issue: The fuse may blow due to overload.
• 10129959Feb 8, 2018Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Newmar Corporation has decided that certain 2017-2018 Ventana, Ventana LE, and Dutch Star motorhomes built on Freightliner Chassis fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, ?Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.? On certain motorhomes, if the headlight high beams are activated, only the high beam bulbs illuminate. The intention of the high beam function on the…
• 10129956Jan 25, 2018Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Newmar and MCD shade have determined that certain 2016 and 2017 Dutch Star coaches (all floorplans with remote-controlled power shades) and 2016 and 2017 Ventana coaches (4311 floorplan only) may experience remote-controlled power shade failures. MCD has created the attached troubleshooting instructions to diagnose the 14-channel remote and remote motors.
• 10129954Jan 18, 2018Electrical system. Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Issue: On certain motorhomes, there may be a loose electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that was not properly tightened. If the power connection is loose, it may result in a buildup of heat at the connection, which may increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.
• 10127600Dec 14, 2017Fuel system, Wheels, Steering. Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has issued field service campaign SF546AB. In response, Newmar is publishing PIB 495. Issue: On certain coaches, a check valve is missing on the auxiliary air tank, causing the tag axle steer tires to remain in a turned position when stopping the vehicle during a turn and shifting into reverse. In…
• 10121941Sep 28, 2017Equipment. If the coach's HWH leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. Torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. A ground cable may also be installed to improve the overall grounding of the HWH pump assembly.
• 10121940Sep 21, 2017Engine, Electrical system. Daimler Trucks North America has issued field service campaign SF543A. In response, Newmar is publishing TSB 493. Issue: On specific vehicles equipped with Stoneridge light bar control units (LBCU), the instrument panel odometer value may reset and no longer match the engine ECU odometer value.
• 10117939Aug 31, 2017Steering. Spartan Motors has issued Campaign Service Bulletin (CSB17-250-003) for 2017?2018 model year K2 model coach chassis equipped with an Independent Front Suspension supplied by Reyco Granning. These chassis were built between January 17, 2016, and March 16, 2017. In response, Newmar Corporation is publishing PIB 489. Issue: A condition exists where some bleeder assemblies may leak power steering fluid.
• 10117949Aug 23, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA#: 16V 512 TC#: 2016-376 Issue: On certain motorhomes manufactured by Newmar Corporation, the interior front slideout fascia wood trim has the potential to separate from the slideout.
• 10117948Aug 23, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall9/5/2017 Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on Freightliner chassis. This recall is the result of information provided to Newmar by Daimler Trucks North America.
• 10117937Aug 4, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Newmar and MCD shade have determined that certain 2016 and 2017 Dutch Star coaches (all floorplans with remote-controlled power shades) and 2016 and 2017 Ventana coaches (4311 floorplan only) may experience remote-controlled power shade failures. MCD has created the attached troubleshooting instructions to diagnose the 14-channel remote and remote motors.
• 10117936Jul 20, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has initiated Field Service Campaign SF536A to modify specific Freightliner Custom Chassis X-line motorhome and shuttle bus chassis equipped with multiplex wiper controls, manufactured March 21, 2016, through January 2, 2017. In response, Newmar Corporation published TSB 485 to inform our dealers and customers. Issue: On some vehicles, the windshield wiper intermittent delay…
• 10117934Jul 20, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. On certain motorhomes, the driver and passenger power night shades may be operated using the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. If the ignition is on and the remote night shade button is pressed, the night shades may lower, blocking the side views from the driver. This may increase the risk of a…
• 10116267May 26, 2017Steering, Fuel system. Spartan Motors USA, Inc. has decided that a condition exists where the power steering pumps may be equipped with an incorrectly sized orifice. Spartan Motors USA, Inc. made the decision to issue a Campaign Service Bulletin, CSB17-260-001, for certain 2017 model year K2 motor home chassis built between August 22, 2016, and October 5, 2016. In response, Newmar Corporation is publishing TSB 480.
• 10116271Apr 27, 2017Suspension. Spartan Motors USA, Inc. has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on Spartan chassis. In response, Newmar Corporation is publishing the following recall: NHTSA #17V 195 TC #2017-162. Issue: On certain motorhomes, the ball joints on the independent front suspension may be loose. If not detected, the loose ball joints could separate over time.
• 10116269Apr 21, 2017Body and structure. This PIB has been created to note the work instructions contained within the Newgle site for installing a super structure to reinforce an HWH slideout wall.
• 10116260Dec 15, 2016Electrical system, Steering. Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA #: 16V809). In response, Newmar has filed recall NHTSA #: 16V826 and TC #: 2016-559. On the affected motorhomes, a rubber-coated braided power steering hose may have inadequate clearance to the starter power stud due to incorrect routing.
• 10116261Dec 2, 2016Brakes, Engine cooling. Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA# 16V 773 TC# 2016-523 Issue: On certain motorhomes, the wardrobe slide out motor may have been installed without a brake. If the motor does not have a brake installed, the slideout could move, increasing the risk of an injury and/or property damage.
• 10116266Dec 1, 2016Engine cooling, Electrical system. Spartan Motors USA, Inc. has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on Spartan chassis. In response, Newmar Corporation is publishing a recall: NHTSA #16V 810 TC #2016-543. On certain motorhomes, wires in the throttle circuit were not shielded properly during manufacturing.
• 10084014Aug 18, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Newmar corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on freightliner chassis. This recall is the result of information provided to newmar by daimler trucks north america. Nhtsa# 16v 481 tc# 2016-324 on certain motor homes manufactured by newmar corporation, the windshield wiper system is not operating as designed and has the potential to produce…
• 10084013Aug 18, 2016Body and structure. On certain motorhomes manufactured by newmar corporation, the interior front slideout fascia wood trim has the potential to separate from the slideout. If the fascia trim separates from the slideout it could possibly make contact with the occupants causing loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a crash or injury/damage. This communication includes repair instructions for recall 16v 512.
• 10084012Aug 18, 2016Body and structure. On certain motorhomes manufactured by newmar corporation, the interior rear slideout fascia wood trim has the potential to separate from the slideout. If the fascia seperates from the slideout it could possibily damage the fascia or surrounding components.

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