NHTSA Recall 05V170000: Equipment
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 935 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Newmar Dutch Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V170000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | April 25, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which are equipped with webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Safety risk
Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or newmar at 574-773-7719.
Notes
Customers 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V170000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Newmar Essex | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Newmar London Aire | 2003 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.