CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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
The flexible exhaust tube in certain Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis may tear. When this happens, hot exhaust gas can blow against nearby components or materials.
If hot exhaust contacts other parts or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire. Check your VIN for open recalls, and contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 if your vehicle is affected. Newmar will notify owners, and the repair is free of charge at a Spartan dealer, where the alignment of the tubes will be inspected and corrected, and any torn tubes replaced.
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