Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 Newmar Dutch Star peaked in 2022, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model yearDo not drive
2016 Newmar Dutch Star
Other, diesel, 6x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 30, 2016 to Mar 12, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1148k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints44.0 times the median 2016 other
Severity index0.02016 others average 9.6
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2016 Newmar Dutch Star name visibility and wipers
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
11 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Newmar Dutch Star
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-245 | Apr 18, 2018 | When switching from using the low beam headlights to the high beam headlights, the low beam headlights go out when the intention was to have both… | Lighting | 2,038 | Not stated |
| 18V-198 | Mar 27, 2018 | Power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter… | Steering | 2,139 | Repair or modification |
| 17V-830 | Dec 19, 2017 | These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat | Electrical system | 2,915 | Repair or modification |
| 17V-809 | Dec 15, 2017 | List of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf | Equipment | 34,699 | Part replacement |
| 17V-497 | Aug 9, 2017 | These chassis have a battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery… | Electrical system | 1,167 | Inspection |
| 17V-420 | Jun 30, 2017 | In the affected motorhomes, the driver side and passenger side powered night shades can be lowered by using the remote when the ignition is in the… | Equipment | 1,289 | Repair or modification |
| 16V-826 | Nov 15, 2016 | 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… | Steering | 370 | Repair or modification |
| 16V-478 | Jun 28, 2016 | Throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected,… | Engine and cooling | 1,243 | Part replacement |
| 16V-414 | Jun 8, 2016 | In the affected vehicles, the steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer with insufficient height that can cause too much…Do not drive | Steering | 510 | Part replacement |
| 16V-252 | Apr 28, 2016 | On certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not… | Brakes | 1,150 | Repair or modification |
| 16V-041 | Jan 27, 2016 | Affected vehicles have an "Incomplete Vehicle Label" that incorrectly lists the maximum front tire inflation level to be 130 pounds per square… | Equipment | 283 | Label or owner notice |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 Newmar Dutch Star
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 12, 2026Failure Jan 22, 2026Livingston, TX12v/24v/48v battery, Recreational vehicle/trailer
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint 11723800 - Filed Oct 27, 2022Failure Oct 1, 2022Newton, NJVisibility/wiper
Windows constantly fogging causing view obstruction to rear view mirrors.
NHTSA complaint 11491238 - Filed Mar 5, 2022Failure Mar 4, 2022Ocala, FLVisibility/wiper
While driving on I-75 in the Venice, Florida area, the lower half of the window fell off our motorcoach. The window was located on the passenger side about 22 ft from the front. I have learned this morning that many reports of this continue being reported on windows made by Hehr, which is now owned by Lippert. We are so very thankful it did not hit the vehicle behind us.
NHTSA complaint 11455299 - Filed Nov 30, 2016Failure Nov 9, 201610,000 milesLivingston, TXUnknown or other
I HAVE A 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR MOTOR HOME MODEL 4018. IT'S A 40 FT LONG DIESEL PUSHER ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS WITH TOYAL WEIGHT OF 39600 LBS. THE PROBLEM IS POTENTIAL OVERLOADING OF THE FRONT TIRES DUE TO WEIGHT. THE MOTOR HOME WAS JUST WEIGHED AT THE NEWMAR CORP. FACTORY AND THE WEIGHT ON THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WITHOUT PASSENGERS WAS 7355 LBS. THE FRONT TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE ARE MICHELIN 305/70R22.5 LRL SERIES XRV. THEY HAVE A MAXIMUM LOAD RATING OF 7830 LBS.. ADDING THE WEIGHT OF A PASSENGER AND I SITTING IN THE TWO FRONT SEATS I ESTIMATE 7651 LBS. ON THE FL TIRE. THAT IS ONLY 179 LBS AWAY FROM THE MAXIMUM TIRE RATING WITHOUT ANY PASSENGERS SITTING ON THE SEAT BELT EQUIPPED SOFA. IT ALSO DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ROUGHLY 1000 LBS OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT I HAVE BEEN WAITING TO INSTALL. WITH EQUIPMENT, PASSENGERS AND THEIR LUGGAGE, THE FL TIRE WEIGHT WOULD INCREASE TO 7976 LBS. OR 146 LBS OVER THE MAXIMUM LEFT TIRE LOAD RATING. NEWMAR ADJUSTED THE SIDE TO SIDE FRONT WEIGHT TO BALANCE WEIGHTS BETWEEN FRONT TIRES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BY FINELY ADJUSTING THE CHASSIS RIDE HEIGHT ON EACH SIDE. UNFORTUNATELY, THESE ADJUSTMENTS CHANGE AND I EARLIER HAD TO GET ONE LINKAGE RE-TIGHTENED. IF THE ADJUSTMENTS CHANGE, THE WEIGHT ON THE FRONT LEFT TIRE COULD INCREASE BY AT LEAST SEVERAL HUNDRED POUNDS EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM TIRE RATING EVEN WITHOUT ADDING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT OR PASSENGERS ON THE SOFA. THIS CURRENTLY APPEARS TO BE A DANGEROUS CONDITION IF I CARRY PASSENGERS AND WILL ONLY GET WORSE IF I INSTALL THE ADDITIONAL PLANNED EQUIPMENT. NEWMAR REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THERE IS A PROBLEM. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THEY HAVE UPGRADED THE TIRE SIZE AND CAPACITY ON THE 2017 MODEL. AT THE PRESENT TIME, I AM FEELING UNSAFE ABOUT DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITH PASSENGERS AND I ALSO AM AFRAID TO ADD THE PLANNED ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10928890
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
27 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TSB466Amended Jan 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. Re… - TSB472Amended Jan 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. Re… - PIB 538 Dec 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar has made a change to the water pump circuit fuse on certain coaches to improve customer experience. In most cases, the 10 amp fuse installed by the factory is sufficient. However, some coaches equipped with a ShurFlo water pump (Newmar part # 127488)… - PIB 529 Aug 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin was created to inform dealers and techs that an updated linkage is available that provides a remedy for binding linkages to the power actuator. This issue often creates difficulty when locking or unlocking the compartment door using the key an… - TSB 486 Amended Jan 25, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar and MCD shade have determined that certain 2016 and 2017 Dutch Star coaches (all floorplans with remote-controlled power shades) and 2016 and 2017 Ventana coaches (4311 floorplan only) may experience remote-controlled power shade failures. MCD has cr… - RSB 506 Jan 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Issue: On certain motorhomes, there may be a loose electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that was not properly tightened. If… - PIB 495 Dec 14, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has issued field service campaign SF546AB. In response, Newmar is publishing PIB 495. Issue: On certain coaches, a check valve is missing o… - PIB 494 Sep 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
If the coach's HWH leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. Torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. A ground cable may also be installed to improve the overall grounding of the HWH … - TSB 493 Sep 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Daimler Trucks North America has issued field service campaign SF543A. In response, Newmar is publishing TSB 493. Issue: On specific vehicles equipped with Stoneridge light bar control units (LBCU), the instrument panel odometer value may reset and no long… - RSB 488 Sep 20, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA# 17V 451). In response, Newmar has filed recall NHTSA# 17V 497 and TC# 2017-389. Issue: On certain mo… - 16V041 Aug 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall:Newmar Corporation has decided a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. In response to notification from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, an inc… - RSB486 Aug 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar and MCD shade have determined that certain 2016 and 2017 Dutch Star coaches (all floorplans with remote-controlled power shades) and 2016 and 2017 Ventana coaches (4311 floorplan only) may experience remote-controlled power shade failures. MCD has cr… - RSB485 Jul 20, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, has initiated Field Service Campaign SF536A to modify specific Freightliner Custom Chassis X-line motorhome and shuttle bus chassis equipped with multiplex wiper controls, manufactured March 21, 2016, through January… - RSB483 Jul 20, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. On certain motorhomes, the driver and passenger power night shades may be operated using the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. If t… - TSB 436 Dec 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corp. has decided some 2016 motorhomes equipped with a HWH Hydraulic Full Wall Slideout may have been shipped with low fluid level in HWH hydraulic system. This TSB only applies to units with a hydraulic Slideout system built prior to 9/14/2015. If … - RSB 477 Apr 27, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Spartan Motors USA, Inc. has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on Spartan chassis. In response, Newmar Corporation is publishing the following recall: NHTSA #17V 195 TC #2017-162. Issue: On certain m… - PIB 478 Apr 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This PIB has been created to note the work instructions contained within the Newgle site for installing a super structure to reinforce an HWH slideout wall. - RSB 468 Dec 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. NHTSA# 16V 773 TC# 2016-523 Issue: On certain motorhomes, the wardrobe slide out motor may have been installed without a brake. If the motor does … - RSB 467 Dec 15, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA #: 16V809). In response, Newmar has filed recall NHTSA #: 16V826 and TC #: 2016-559. On the affected … - TSB 428R Jan 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS TSB IS CREATED TO NOTIFY DEALERS OF A CHANGE ITC MADE TO THE LEAD SOLDER IN THE RECESSED LIGHTING TO MAKE IT MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY. THIS CHANGE CAUSED AN ISSUE IN ITC’S LED RECESSED LIGHTS WITH A MANUFACTURED DATE CODES IN THE RANGE OF NOVEMBER… - TSB 442 Jan 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEWMAR HAS DETERMINED THAT A CONDITION EXISTS THAT MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE COACH FROM THE WHEEL WELL AREA WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS. POSSIBLE WATER INTRUSION AROUND THE LIFT CYLINDER ON THE FULL WALL HYDRAULIC SLIDEOUT. - TSB 443 Mar 10, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FLEXSTEEL HAS INFORMED NEWMAR CORPORATION THAT A KIT NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON BI-FOLD PULL OUT SOFA SLEEPERS (SSCS) TO PREVENT RETENTION CABLES FROM GETTING PINCHED IN THE HINGE. IF A CABLE GETS PINCHED IN THE HINGE, DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE SOFA CABLE. IF B… - TSB 449A Mar 24, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES. IN RESPONSE TO NOTIFICATION FROM FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORPORATION, AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE INFLATION LEVEL IS SHOWN ON THEIR PROVIDED ‘INCOMPLETE… - TSB 455 Jul 15, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTORHOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THIS RECALL IS THE RESULT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. NHTSA RECALL# 16V 414, TC#201… - TSB 466 Oct 14, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SLIDEOUT MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES MAY HAVE BEEN UNDER-TORQUED. ISSUE: LOOSE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY CAUSE NOISE, AND MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SLIDEOUT MOTOR HOUSING. - RSB 456 Aug 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS AND IN RESPONSE NEWMAR IS PUBLISHING RECALL NHTSA# 16V 478 TC# 2016-325. ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, WHEN TH… - PIB 458 Aug 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2016 COACHES WITHIN THE MODELS LISTED MAY EXEMPLIFY A TAG AXLE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THIS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE TAG AXLE TIRE WEAR. THIS COMMUNICATION INCLUDES LIST OF COACHES POSSIBLY AFFECTED, INSTRUCTIONS TO VERIFY IF ALIGNMENT IS NEEDED AND INSTRUCTIONS TO P…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.