| Issue ID | 578393 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10149816 |
| Manufacurer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | DUTCH STAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/02/06 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds there is play in the steering. This occurs without warning on normal roads. It does not occur when the vehicle is turning right or left; only when the vehicle is driven straight. The dealership inspected the vehicle and aligned the front end however, the problem still exists. The manufacturer has been alerted. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1380 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4VZBT1J915CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 29/07/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | INDEPENDENCE RV |
| Dealer's telephone number | 407-877-7878 |
| Dealer's city | WINTER GARDEN |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 34787 |