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Newmar Dutch Star Recall 21V604: Diesel fuel leak can cause fire in motorhome

NHTSA campaign 21V604, reported August 4, 2021, 169 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2021-2022 Newmar motorhomes with Cummins L9 diesel engines may develop a fuel leak from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head. Fuel leaking near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

If you own an affected Newmar Dutch Star, New Aire, or Ventana, contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to arrange the repair. Cummins will replace the fuel hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 16, 2021. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V604Newmar Corporation
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana motorhomes equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is Cummins 21E-063.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Newmar Dutch Star20212022
Newmar New Aire20212022
Newmar Ventana20212022