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NHTSA Recall 15V585000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 165 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Newmar Dutch Aire DP.

165
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2015
owners notified (October 8)
NHTSA campaign15V585000
Manufacturer campaign15V-554
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM
Report receivedSeptember 22, 2015
Owner notificationOctober 8, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2010 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured May 13, 2009, to April 14, 2010, 2010 Dutch Aire motorhomes manufactured May 12, 2009, to February 8, 2010, and 2012-2013 King Aire motorhomes manufactured March 22, 2011, to May 17, 2013. The affected vehicles are built on a Spartan Motors chassis and have a flexible exhaust tube that may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will install a new exhaust tube, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. 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 15V-554.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V585000

Make and modelModel years
Newmar Dutch Aire DP2010
Newmar Dutch Star2010
Newmar King Aire2012, 2013

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.