2016 Newmar Dutch Star | 2017 Newmar Ventana | 2017 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Ventana — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Published November 15, 2016 · Recall initiated: November 15, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V826000, published November 15, 2016. Recalling firm: Newmar Corporation; 2016 Newmar Dutch Star | 2017 Newmar Ventana | 2017 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Ventana — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.
What's the hazard
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to November 7, 2016, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
What to do
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 809.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NEWMAR
- Model
- DUTCH STAR
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Lot
- 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2017 NEWMAR VENTANA | 2017 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR | 2016 NEWMAR VENTANA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Newmar Dutch Star | 2017 Newmar Ventana | 2017 Newmar Dutch Star | 2016 Newmar Ventana — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V826000 on November 15, 2016. Reported hazard: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to November 7, 2016, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. These vehicles, built on a Freightliner chassis, have a power steering hose that may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
What should I do if I have this product?
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 809.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEWMAR. Model: DUTCH STAR.