CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Newmar Dutch Star has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (8 reports).
2019 Newmar Dutch Star recalls
Seat wiring can short circuit and cause a fire
The wiring under certain seats may not be secured properly.
Dash Display May Go Blank While Driving, Risking Crash
The instrument cluster in certain Newmar motorhomes may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
Window vent may detach from motorhome, raising crash risk
The adhesive that holds the vented portion of the window in place can fail.
Diesel fuel leak can cause fire in motorhomes
A sealing washer in the high-pressure fuel rail assembly may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, which can allow diesel fuel to leak from the rail.
Fuel rail may leak, creating a fire risk
The high pressure fuel rail assembly on certain diesel motorhomes may leak fuel.
Brake lights may fail to illuminate, raising crash risk
The brake light switch can rub against the windshield wiper mechanism.
Dash Brightness Can't Be Adjusted, Causing Night Glare
The instrument panel brightness on these motorhomes cannot be adjusted.
Rear lights and turn signals may fail, raising crash risk
Some motorhomes may have had their rear power distribution module damaged during manufacturing.
Rear lights may fail, raising crash risk
The rear Power Distribution Module (PDM) in certain motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks chassis may have been damaged during manufacturing.
Brake Pedal May Catch on Dash and Not Fully Release
The brake pedal assembly on certain motorhomes may catch on the dashboard, which can stop the brake pedal from fully releasing.
Entry Door May Open While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
The entry door latch rods on certain motorhomes may be improperly adjusted, so the door can open while the vehicle is in motion.
Most common 2019 Newmar Dutch Star problems
Problem areas named in the 23 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
The digital dash is delaminating and makes it hard to see all of the safety items displayed on the dash. Everything is distorted, this is a SAFETY ISSUE. This is a know issue that occurs on many Freightliner products. ( The chassis is Freightliner ) Freightliner will not accept any responsibility beyond the normal warranty timeframe. Freightliner wants $ 7,000.00 ~ for the repair and then how long will this last?? I appears that this is a major issue for Freightliner chassis, and you have to do is google it and many posts come up discussing this problem. Apparently auto manufactures know how to make a digital dash that does not delaminate.
The Freightliner chassis under this motorhome uses a Power Distribution Module (PDM) that is a fuse panel "block" that powers several coach items, from taillights, brake lights, engine cooling, air conditioning and several other components. The PDM intermittently fails as it can't support the amount of power it must distribute without overheating and shutting off several components as you drive. Especially dangerous is the lost of rear brake and taillights. The PDM was recalled by Freightliner and was replaced with the same item. I'm only guessing that they thought they had a bad batch and replacing it with another would solve the issue. The replacements failed and they recalled the produc
The area on the dash where you read all the gauges is delaminating. This is a hazard as the gauges are hard to see and affected
The Freightliner instrument cluster (ICU) screen delaminates and makes it difficult to read the gauges. This issue appears to happen with a lot of 2019 models. Freighter refuses to assist and the cost is $5700 for the cluster + labor.
The contact owns a 2019 Newmar Dutch Star RV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, he heard an abnormal clunking sound coming from the rear of the RV. No warning lights were illuminated. The RV was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the rear differential bolts had become loosened and required to be torqued back to specs. The RV was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 16,600.
2019 Newmar Dutch Star questions
Does the 2019 Newmar Dutch Star have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2019 Newmar Dutch Star: Seat wiring can short circuit and cause a fire; Dash Display May Go Blank While Driving, Risking Crash; Window vent may detach from motorhome, raising crash risk; Diesel fuel leak can cause fire in motorhomes; Fuel rail may leak, creating a fire risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Newmar Dutch Star?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (8), Electrical System (6), Unknown Or Other (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Newmar Dutch Star has been fixed?
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