Vehicle recall 09V260000 · July 6, 2009
Newmar All Star ME, Dutch Star DP and 2 more models
An inadvertent deviation in ground cable sizing occurred resulting in wire gauge undersizing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newmar is recalling 328 model year 2008 through 2010 recreational vehicles manufactured between April 16, 2007 and April 22, 2009. An inadvertent deviation in ground cable sizing occurred resulting in wire gauge undersizing.
- Consequence
- Undersized electrical conductors may result in conductor failure, creating a shock or fire hazard without warning.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2009. Owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V260000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 6, 2009
- Filed by
- NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 20, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 318
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar All Star ME (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Newmar Dutch Star DP (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Newmar Kountry Star DP (2008): 2008
- Newmar Ventana DP (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Newmar been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Newmar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.