repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
1999 Newmar Dutch StarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 1999 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.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 19, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Newmar Dutch Star has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Tires
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine and engine cooling
2Visibility
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Structure
1Suspension
1Wheels
1Engine
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
1999 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.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q2
no report yet
Vehicle speed control
Risk. OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Tires
Risk. THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
1999 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.
DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE FRONT TIRES. BEFORE RECEIVING THE RECALL CONSUMER ROTATED THE TIRES,TAKING THE TWO FRONT TIRES OFF AND PUTTING THEM ON THE BACK INNER REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL LETTER STATED THAT DEALER WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE TWO FRONT TIRES AND THEY DID. BUT THOSE WERE…
RECALL 04V037000 CONCERNING NEWMAR TIRES. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE NO PART WAS AVAILABLE SINCE JULY 31, 2004. *AK
ON THE DATE BELOW, I HAD THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLOW OUT ON MY 1999 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR WITH MICHELIN 255 80R 22.5 TIRES. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS WELL MAINTAINED, THE DAY WAS FAIRLY WARM IN MONTANA, AND I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY GOING UP A STEEP HILL WHEN THE BLOWOUT OCCURRED. I READ ON AN RV FORUM THAT THIS…
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