NHTSA Recall 08V025000: Vehicle speed control
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,575 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Newmar Dutch Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V025000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05S28 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | January 24, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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)
Notes
Newmar recall no. 05s28.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 08V025000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar Kountry Aire | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar Kountry Star | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar Scottsdale | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
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.