NHTSA Recall 16V501000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V501000; Date: Jul. 5, 2016
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Newmar All Star; 2009 Newmar All Star; 2009 Newmar Dutch Aire Dp; 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire Dp; 1998 Newmar Dutch Star; 1999 Newmar Dutch Star; 2000 Newmar Dutch Star; 2001 Newmar Dutch Star; 2002 Newmar Dutch Star; 2003 Newmar Dutch Star; 2004 Newmar Dutch Star; 2005 Newmar Dutch Star; 2006 Newmar Dutch Star; 2007 Newmar Dutch Star; 2008 Newmar Dutch Star; 2009 Newmar Dutch Star; 2010 Newmar Dutch Star; 2015 Newmar Essex; 2014 Newmar King Aire; 2015 Newmar King Aire; 2008 Newmar Kountry Star; 2008 Newmar Ventana; 2009 Newmar Ventana
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 742
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 dutch star, 2008 kountry star, 2008-2009 all star and ventana, 2009-2010 dutch aire, 2014-2015 king aire and 2015 essex motorhomes, built on a spartan motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
How to Fix:
Newmar will notify owners, and spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2016. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 16v 313.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 11, 2016
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