| NHTSA Recall # | 139926 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V198000 |
| MFG Compaign # | FL-762 |
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | DUTCH STAR |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, |
| Date of notification | 24/05/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 14/06/10 |
| End date of manufacturing | 10/05/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 27/03/18 |
| Report created | 29/03/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 2139 |
| Defect summary | Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 newmar ventana, 2011-2017 newmar dutch star, and 2011-2014 newmar mountain aire vehicles, built on freightliner xbr chassis and equipped with cummins isl engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak. |
| Consequence summary | If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | Newmar will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2018. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is fl-762. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |