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1998 Newmar Dutch StarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1998 Newmar Dutch Star, most often about the tires. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-809 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 6%Owner complaints100 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage64kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 15, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Newmar Dutch Star has problems

10 complaints 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
Tires40
Equipment30
Power train10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

6 recalls

1998 Newmar Dutch Star 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 →

Show 2 more recalls
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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-075 · Mar 5, 2007 · 16,190 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

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

1998 vs. every other Dutch Star 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 median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Dutch Star owners report

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

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
Complaint 10091521 · Aug 31, 2004
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…
Complaint 10073346 · May 10, 2004
CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE TIRE RECALL 04V037000 REPAIRED BECAUSE WHEN HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER THERE WAS A RECORDING THAT GAVE ANOTHER TELEPHONE NUMBER TO CALL. WHEN THE CONSUMER CALLED THE OTHER NUMBER IT CONNECTED HIM TO A FLOWER SHOP. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD BEEN TRYING FOR…
Complaint 10065234 · Mar 30, 2004 · 64,383 miles

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