CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Newmar Dutch Star has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2020 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.
Loose steering gear bolts can cause loss of steering control
Steering gear mounting bolts on certain motorhomes may become loose and back out over time, which can make the vehicle difficult to steer.
Brake lights may fail to illuminate, raising crash risk
The brake light switch can rub against the windshield wiper mechanism.
Gas leak from overtightened stove valve can cause fire
Certain motorhomes equipped with a Dometic 3-burner cooking stove may have a saddle valve securing bolt that was overtightened during assembly.
Rear lights and turn signals may fail, raising crash risk
Some motorhomes may have had their rear power distribution module damaged during manufacturing.
Motorhome Brakes May Take Longer to Stop
Some 2019 and 2020 Newmar motorhomes may have a brake relay valve with a partially blocked air passage.
Most common 2020 Newmar Dutch Star problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
I purchased a 2020 Newmar Dutchstar RV on [XXX] and first noticed the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sytem (TPMS) start to malfunction shortly after. The first indication of the malfunction were nuisance warnings stating tire overheat conditions, followed by constant communication warnings and multiple tires not indicating anything at all. The current state of the TPMS as of today [XXX] is it does not function at all with a constant communication error displayed on the dash panel. I received SF644A-C from DTNA in March 2022 stating the TPMS controller software required an update and some antenna modifications were required. I received FL935A-C and NHTSA #22V-379 in July 2022 stating the same inf
The contact owns a 2020 Newmar Dutch Star RV. The contact stated that while the RV was parked and occupied, the contact attempted to start the RV and became aware that the instrument panel was displaying a black screen. The dealer was contacted. The RV was not taken to a dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the RV was out of warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.
Passenger entry door seal has failed and window is fogged making lane changing or viewing very difficult and unsafe. I have tried to contact Newmar and their reply was giving me a statement that my coach is out of warranty and I need to contact a 3rd party vendor for replacement at my cost. I would think a window separation would be a concern for Newmar Corp. I have read many other complaints from Newmar owners.
The dash displaying the instrument panel is bubbling up and it prevents you from reading your instruments. The glare it causes is dangerous. Hearing from other customers that own the same RV tells me this is a common issue and there should be a recall.
I WAS UNABLE TO DIM THE DASH CLUSTER LIGHTS BELOW 100% BRIGHTNESS USING THE MANUFACTURER SUPPLIED DIMMING CONTROLS. I ATTEMPTED ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A FREEWAY WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON, WHILE PARKED IN A REST AREA WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND HEADLIGHTS ON AND OFF, AND WITH THE IGNITION ON ACCESSORY WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING. THIS CREATES DANGEROUS BRIGHT GLARE TO THE DRIVERS EYES MAKING DRIVING VERY DIFFICULT AT NIGHT.
2020 Newmar Dutch Star questions
Does the 2020 Newmar Dutch Star have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2020 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 2020 Newmar Dutch Star?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Unknown Or Other (2), Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Newmar Dutch Star has been fixed?
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