NEWMAR 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2016 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR vehicles due to steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections issues. Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured January 22, 2016, to November 7, 2016, equipped with Cummins ISL engines. 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 against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose for proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2017. Owners may contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 16V 809.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026