2012 Newmar Dutch StarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Newmar Dutch Star. 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 March 27, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Newmar Dutch Star has problems

0 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

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

6 recalls

2012 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.

66%repaired · 2020 Q1

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 18V-198 · Mar 27, 2018 · 2,139 vehicles · 1,411 repaired

Risk. If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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 →

42%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-808 · Dec 1, 2015 · 979 vehicles · 413 repaired

Risk. If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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 →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 12V-578 · Dec 11, 2012 · 626 vehicles

Risk. Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

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

2012 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

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