1998 Newmar Dutch Star Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Dutch Star years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Newmar Dutch Star. That ranks 5th out of 29 Dutch Star model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 64,383 miles. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Newmar Dutch Star problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 40% | 64,383 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | 17,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Newmar Dutch Star recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Problem: 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.
Risk: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Steering
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Risk: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 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 15V 633.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain class a motor homes constructed on ford f-53ty1 and p131 motor home chassis and equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Fix: Newmar is working with ford in conducting this recall. Ford will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or newmar at 574-773-7791. (note: also see ford recalls 05v017, 05v388, and 06v286)
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Certain class a and diesel pusher motor homes and fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Newmar will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Tires
Problem: On certain motor homes built on spartan/freightliner chassis and equipped with michelin 255/80r22.5 xrv tires, the cords can fatigue if the tires are overloaded or underinflated.
Risk: This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace only the front tires. It is important that the front tires are not rotated to the rear. A certification tag documenting the new front tires installation and simultaneously increasing the rear tire inflation pressures to 105 psi will be issued. Owner notification began february 9, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-574-773-2381.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dometic recall for refrigerator in 1998 newmar dutch star rv. Consumer wants dometic to supply a new cooling unit. *nj the rv had a cracked boiler tube which caused ammonia to leak out. The consumer learned of a recall # 08e032000. *jb
Two attempts to correct the product failure resulted in failure and the manufacture denied further responsibility. *tr
I have motorhome with a dometic refrigerator model rw3862 that has a recall. Your website was given to me to file my information. *jb
Request for reimbursement for tire failure. *mr the tread severed the brake line. There was also a vibration when the vehicle was going 65 mph. Recall# 04v037000. *sc *jb
The consumer contacted the manufacturer to have the tire recall 04v037000 performed. The consumer was told that they will send the replacement tire to a dealership in their state. It has been 3 months and the dealership hasn't received the replacement tires and the manufacturer is not returning the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Newmar Dutch Star?
Owners most often report tires, equipment, unknown or other problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Newmar Dutch Star?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Newmar Dutch Star a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Dutch Star model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.