NHTSA Recall 08V427000: Hydraulic power assist system (steering)
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 274 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Newmar Kountry Star DP.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V427000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Report received | August 22, 2008 |
| Owner notification | July 2, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Newmar is recalling 274 my 2005 kountry star diesel pusher, northern star diesel pusher, and my 2006 ventana diesel pusher motor home. Specific inline power steering filters may become plugged, resulting in hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting. This hose separation would result in loss of steering fluid and loss of power steering assist.
Safety risk
Loss of power steering assist would effectively increase the steering effort required and could lead to loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Newmar is working with daimler trucks and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or newmar at 574-773-7791.
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 08V427000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Kountry Star DP | 2005, 2006 |
| Newmar Northern Star DP | 2005 |
| Newmar Ventana DP | 2006 |
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.