Recall 16V501000: 1998–2010 Newmar Dutch Star and 6 other models
- Report received
- Jul 5, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Potentially affected
- 742vehicles
- Model years
- 1998–2010, 2014–2015
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 Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Possible consequence
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 313.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 Newmar ALL Star0 complaints
- 2009 Newmar ALL Star0 complaints
- 2009 Newmar Dutch Aire DP1 complaints
- 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire DP0 complaints
- 1998 Newmar Dutch Star10 complaints
- 1999 Newmar Dutch Star23 complaints
- 2000 Newmar Dutch Star33 complaints
- 2001 Newmar Dutch Star8 complaints
- 2002 Newmar Dutch Star3 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Dutch Star4 complaints
- 2004 Newmar Dutch Star3 complaints
- 2005 Newmar Dutch Star5 complaints
- 2006 Newmar Dutch Star4 complaints
- 2007 Newmar Dutch Star1 complaints
- 2008 Newmar Dutch Star2 complaints
- 2009 Newmar Dutch Star0 complaints
- 2010 Newmar Dutch Star0 complaints
- 2015 Newmar Essex1 complaints
- 2014 Newmar King Aire1 complaints
- 2015 Newmar King Aire0 complaints
- 2008 Newmar Kountry Star0 complaints
- 2008 Newmar Ventana0 complaints
- 2009 Newmar Ventana0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.