CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2010 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured May 13, 2009, to April 14, 2010, 2010 Dutch Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2009, to February 8, 2010, and 2012-2013 King Aire motorhomes manufactured March 22, 2011, to May 17, 2013. The affected vehicles are built on a Spartan Motors chassis and have a flexible exhaust tube that may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
- Risk
- 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 install a new exhaust tube, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. 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 15V-554.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis have a flexible exhaust tube that can tear. When this happens, hot exhaust gas can blow against nearby components or materials.
If hot exhaust contacts other parts of the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a fire. Owners of affected motorhomes should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
The remedy is free. Spartan dealers will install a new exhaust tube at no charge, and Newmar will notify owners. You can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Dutch Aire DP | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2010 |
| Newmar King Aire | 20122013 |