Newmar ALL Star ME, Dutch Aire DP, Dutch Star DP, Kountry Star DP and 2 more (2007-2009): Trailer hitches
Recall 08V596000 · Nov 17, 2008 · Newmar Corporation
913
vehicles affected
913
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V596000
- Date
- Nov 17, 2008
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 913
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2007-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
NEWMAR IS RECALLING 913 MY 2007-2009 ALL STAR ME, DUTCH STAR DP, MY 2007-2008 KOUNTRY STAR DP, MY 2007 MOUNTAIN AIRE DP, AND MY 2009 DUTCH AIRE DP AND VENTANA DP MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH PUTNAM HITCHES. AFTER SOME PERIOD OF USE, CERTAIN TRAILER HITCHES MAY DEVELOP STRESS FRACTURES DUE TO SHARP RADII AND /OR TOOL MARKING.
What can happen
FRACTURES IN THE SUSPECT HITCHES MAY RESULT IN HITCH SEPARATION, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH SPARTAN WHO WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 08V567). OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400 OR NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 11 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | All Star ME | 2007-2009 |
| Newmar | Dutch Aire DP | 2009 |
| Newmar | Dutch Star DP | 2007-2009 |
| Newmar | Kountry Star DP | 2007-2008 |
| Newmar | Mountain Aire DP | 2007 |
| Newmar | Ventana DP | 2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V596000?
6 models: Newmar All Star ME (2007-2009), Newmar Dutch Aire DP (2009), Newmar Dutch Star DP (2007-2009) and 3 more, about 913 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V596000?
NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH SPARTAN WHO WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 08V567). OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400 OR NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
What can happen?
FRACTURES IN THE SUSPECT HITCHES MAY RESULT IN HITCH SEPARATION, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.