CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Newmar Dutch Star has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (2 reports).
2003 Newmar Dutch Star recalls
Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge
Certain Newmar motorhomes are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers that may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.
Exhaust Tube Can Tear, Risking Fire in Motorhomes
The flexible exhaust tube in certain Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis may tear.
Steering Bracket May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering
A steering gear mounting bracket in certain Newmar motorhomes may crack, which can cause a loss of steering ability.
Most common 2003 Newmar Dutch Star problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
I WAS BACKING MY COACH AND TRAILER UP WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP. I STOPPED TO INSPECT OVERHEAD BECAUSE I THOUGHT I HIT A LIMB. FINDING NO DAMAGE I GOT BACK IN AND WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL IT FREESPUN AND I HAD NO STEERING. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH TO SEE THE DRAG LINK DANGLING FROM THE STEERING BOX AND DISCOVERED A BROKEN CASTING. THE CASTING THAT BROKE IS CALLED THE BELL CRANK. IN MY CASE IT WAS THE FRONT LOBE THAT BROKE. THE PART THAT ATTACHES THE DRAG LINK TO THE STEERING BOX LEAVING ME WITH A STEERING WHEEL THAT JUST SPUN AROUND AND NO CONNECTION TO THE ACTUAL STEERING CONTROLS. THANKFULLY WE WERE IN A PARKING LOT WHEN IT HAPPENED. 10 MINUTES EARLIER AND WE WOULD'VE BEEN ON A MOUNTAIN INTERSTATE
THIS FALL AS IN PAST FALLS I PLACED MY MOTOR COACH IN WINTER STORAGE. AT THAT TIME I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE BATTERIES AS WELL AS THE HOUSE BATTERIES. APPROXIMATELY FOUR WEEKS LATER DEC 6TH 2015 I WAS CALLED BY AN OBSERVER THAT MY LEFT SUPER SLIDE WAS EXTENDING AND RETRACTING ALL BY ITSELF. WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE COACH IT WAS OVERWHELMING TO SEE THAT THE SLIDE EVEN THOUGH THERE NO POWER BEING SUPPLIED TO IT HAS ATTEMPTING TO GO IN AND OUT BENDING THE HEAVY STEEL LOCK LITERALLY IN TWO. I CALLED NEWMAR CORP AND THEY ADVISED ME TO TAKE MY COACH TO A US AUTHORIZED DEALER IN MOUNT CLEMENTS MIC WHICH WAS LITERALLY 500 MILES CLOSER THAN MY CDN DEALER. AFTER WEEK THE THE DEALER RV GENERAL CALLE
OUR DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR FOR OUR RV MODEL#NDR1062 S/N24200040 LEAKED ALL OF ITS COOLANT FROM A FAILURE IN THE COOLING TUBES AND DOMETIC REFUSES TO REPAIR THE LEAK - DID NOT ADMIT ON PHONE THAT THERE WAS ANY FATIGUE IN THE WELD AND NOW WE FIND THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS REFRIGERATOR DUE TO WELD FATIGUE BUT THEY FAIL TO REPAIR OUR REFRIGERATOR AT THEIR COST. *TR
THE VALVE ATTACHED TO THE COOLING SYSTEM LEAKED WATER. THE PART WAS CAMOUFLAGED WITH BUBBLE GUM. *JB
2003 Newmar Dutch Star questions
Does the 2003 Newmar Dutch Star have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2003 Newmar Dutch Star: Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge; Exhaust Tube Can Tear, Risking Fire in Motorhomes; Steering Bracket May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering; Equipment; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Newmar Dutch Star?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Newmar Dutch Star has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.