NHTSA Recall 08V596000: Trailer hitches
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 913 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Newmar All Star ME.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V596000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | November 17, 2008 |
| Owner notification | January 21, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Newmar is recalling 913 my 2007-2009 all star me, dutch star dp, my 2007-2008 kountry star dp, my 2007 mountain aire dp, and my 2009 dutch aire dp and ventana dp motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with putnam hitches. After some period of use, certain trailer hitches may develop stress fractures due to sharp radii and /or tool marking.
Safety risk
Fractures in the suspect hitches may result in hitch separation, potentially resulting in injury and/or property damage.
Remedy
Newmar is working with spartan who will replace the trailer hitch free of charge (please see 08v567). Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
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 08V596000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar All Star ME | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Newmar Dutch Aire DP | 2009 |
| Newmar Dutch Star DP | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Newmar Kountry Star DP | 2007, 2008 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire DP | 2007 |
| Newmar Ventana DP | 2009 |
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.