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Newmar Dutch Star Recall 21V642: Diesel fuel leak can cause fire in motorhomes

NHTSA campaign 21V642, reported August 17, 2021, 140 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head may develop a leak. Diesel fuel escaping near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

If you own one of these motorhomes, contact the manufacturer or Cummins to schedule the repair. Cummins will replace the fuel hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 16, 2021. You can call Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467, and reference recall number DTNA #21V556/FL-897. 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 21V642Newmar 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 vehicles 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 are expected to be mailed on October 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Cummins' customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Newmar's number for this recall is DTNA #21V556/FL-897.
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