Recall 16V501000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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 Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 1999 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2000 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2001 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2002 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2003 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2004 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2005 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2006 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2007 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | ALL STAR |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | ALL STAR |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | ESSEX |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | KING AIRE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.