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2009 Newmar Dutch Aire DPProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Newmar Dutch Aire DP, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-809 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls9Lowest repair rate 6%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage19kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 12, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Newmar Dutch Aire DP has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting10
Interior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2009 Newmar Dutch Aire DP recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

6%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-809 · Dec 15, 2017 · 34,699 vehicles · 2,193 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

42%repaired · 2017 Q4

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 16V-501 · Jul 5, 2016 · 742 vehicles · 314 repaired

Risk. If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

27%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 16V-008 · Jan 13, 2016 · 3,712 vehicles · 995 repaired

Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

34%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 14V-602 · Sep 29, 2014 · 561 vehicles · 188 repaired

Risk. A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 5 more recalls
–no report yet

Drum: chamber

Recall 12V-467 · Sep 24, 2012 · 278 vehicles

Risk. As the brakes heat up, they may self-engage, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 11V-235 · Apr 12, 2011 · 5,486 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 08V-596 · Nov 17, 2008 · 913 vehicles

Risk. FRACTURES IN THE SUSPECT HITCHES MAY RESULT IN HITCH SEPARATION, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Newmar.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other Dutch Aire DP year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Dutch Aire DP median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Dutch Aire DP owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE DASH LIGHTING WILL NOT DIM AND BECAUSE OF THE EXCESS BRIGHTNESS, NIGHT DRIVING IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE. THE PROBLEM EXISTS ALL THE TIME. *TR
Complaint 11324264 · May 12, 2020 · 19,000 miles

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