Newmar Dutch Star, Kountry Star (2017-2021): Exterior lighting
Recall 21V082000 · Feb 17, 2021 · Newmar Corporation
1,370
vehicles affected
1,370
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V082000
- Date
- Feb 17, 2021
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 1,370
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights > Switch
- Model years
- 2017-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Kountry Star and 2017-2021 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake light switch may chafe against the windshield wiper mechanism, which could damage the brake light switch or it's wiring, and cause the brake lights to not illuminate.
What can happen
If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2017-2021 |
| Newmar | Kountry Star | 2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V082000?
2 models: Newmar Dutch Star (2017-2021), Newmar Kountry Star (2021), about 1,370 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V082000?
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
What can happen?
If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.