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2004 Newmar Dutch Star DPProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Newmar Dutch Star DP, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage38kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 25, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 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
Steering10

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

1 recall

2004 Newmar Dutch Star 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.

–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 →

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

2004 vs. every other Dutch Star 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 Star DP median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Dutch Star DP owners report

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

TIE ROD BOOT SEALS ARE CRACKING AND DISINTEGRATING AND NOT HOLDING GREASE AND ARE UNSAFE AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. NEWMAR ISSUED A TSB ON 10-19-2006 FROM TRW TO THIS PROBLEM BUT APPARENTLY NOT ALL EFFECTED OWNERS WERE SENT THIS TBS. I NEVER RECIVED ONE AND MY VEHICLE IS IN THIS GROUP. THERE ARE MANY…
Complaint 10432792 · Oct 25, 2011 · 37,500 miles

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