Recall 08V596000: 2007–2009 Newmar Dutch Star DP and 5 other models

Report received

Nov 17, 2008

Manufacturer

Newmar corporation

Potentially affected

913vehicles

Model years

2007–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Newmar is recalling 913 my 2007-2009 all star me, dutch star dp, my 2007-2008 kountry star dp, my 2007 mountain aire dp, and my 2009 dutch aire dp and ventana dp motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with putnam hitches. After some period of use, certain trailer hitches may develop stress fractures due to sharp radii and /or tool marking.

Possible consequence

Fractures in the suspect hitches may result in hitch separation, potentially resulting in injury and/or property damage.

Remedy

Newmar is working with spartan who will replace the trailer hitch free of charge (please see 08v567). Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Newmar ALL Star0 complaints
• 2008 Newmar ALL Star0 complaints
• 2009 Newmar ALL Star0 complaints
• 2009 Newmar Dutch Aire DP1 complaints
• 2007 Newmar Dutch Star DP0 complaints
• 2008 Newmar Dutch Star DP0 complaints
• 2009 Newmar Dutch Star DP0 complaints
• 2007 Newmar Kountry Star DP3 complaints
• 2008 Newmar Kountry Star DP0 complaints
• 2007 Newmar Mountain Aire DP2 complaints
• 2009 Newmar Ventana DP0 complaints