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.
2002 Newmar Dutch StarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2002 Newmar Dutch Star, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 10 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 December 15, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Newmar Dutch Star has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2002 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
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO…
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no report yet
Vehicle speed control
Risk. OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Disc: caliper
Risk. A HANG UP OR LOCK UP MAY CAUSE THE CALIPERS TO OVER HEAT AND NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO STOP SAFELY.
no report yet
Brake fluid low warning: lamp
Risk. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID…
no report yet
Supply: check valve
Risk. BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL…
no report yet
Unknown or other
Risk. THE LOCATION MAY NOT BE SEALED AND COULD ALLOW CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES INTO THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT.
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
2002 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 fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH COMING DOWN A MOUNTAIN ENGINE SHUTOFF WITH NO WARNING DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILING. BRAKES AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO FUNCTION WHEN SHUTTING OFF. WORKHORSE AND NEWMAR WERE NEGLECTING FAULT BASED ON MOTORHOME BUILT BY ABOVE TWO MANUFACTURERS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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