2008 Newmar Kountry Star Recalls

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July 5th, 2016
Recalled Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Recall Date
July 5th, 2016
Units Effected
742
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V501000
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16V 313
Manufactured Begin Date: December 12th, 1997
Manufactured End Date: May 27th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: August 11th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.

Consequence Summary:
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 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 16V 313.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall Comments

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