Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16V501000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V501000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting 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 Includes 742 affected units, Flexible Exhaust Tube may Tear, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V501000
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
Report Received Date: 2016-07-05T00:00:00
Subject: Flexible exhaust tube may tear
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 742

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 16V 313
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 42.32

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NHTSA ID: 16V501000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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