Newmar Dutch Star (2019): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 18V650000 · Sep 20, 2018 · Newmar Corporation
123
vehicles affected
123
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V650000
- Date
- Sep 20, 2018
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 123
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake pedal assembly may catch on the dash, preventing the brake pedal from fully releasing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
What can happen
If the brake pedal does not properly release, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will reroute the brake adjustment cable, free of charge. The recall began November 3, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V650000?
1 model: Newmar Dutch Star (2019), about 123 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V650000?
Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will reroute the brake adjustment cable, free of charge. The recall began November 3, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
What can happen?
If the brake pedal does not properly release, it can increase 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.