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1997 Newmar Dutch Star recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Newmar Dutch Star. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1997 Newmar Dutch Star recalls, newest first

December 9, 2015NHTSA 15V8290001,920 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Consequence
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V 633.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 24, 2008NHTSA 08V0250005,575 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
On certain class a motor homes constructed on Ford f-53TY1 and P131 motor home chassis and equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Consequence
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy
Newmar is working with Ford in conducting this recall. Ford will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or newmar at 574-773-7791. (note: also see Ford recalls 05V017, 05V388, and 06V286)

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 5, 2007NHTSA 07V07500016,190 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
Certain class a and diesel pusher motor homes and fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06E076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle Inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 28, 2004NHTSA 04V0370003,589 vehicles potentially affected

Tires

Summary
On certain motor homes built on spartan/freightliner chassis and equipped with michelin 255/80R22.5 xrv tires, the cords can fatigue if the tires are overloaded or underinflated.
Consequence
This may result in a loss of control and could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace only the front tires. It is important that the front tires are not rotated to the rear. A certification tag documenting the new front tires installation and simultaneously increasing the rear tire inflation pressures to 105 PSI will be issued. Owner notification began February 9, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-574-773-2381.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 Newmar Dutch Star with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Hydraulic1
  2. Power train1
  3. Power train › Axle assembly1
  4. Service brakes1
  5. Vehicle speed control1

Other Newmar Dutch Star years

Other 1997 Newmar models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

  1. 1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
  2. 1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
  4. 1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
  5. 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Newmar Dutch Star have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, vehicle speed control, equipment, tires. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Newmar Dutch Star recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Newmar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Newmar Dutch Star?
3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.