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2018 Newmar DUTCH STAR Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1689451
Internal NHTSA #	11354474
Manufacurer	Newmar Corporation
Brand	NEWMAR
Model	DUTCH STAR
Model Year	2018
File date	08/09/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Def system for diesel engine started to fail causing reduction in performance of motor home. If i had not been able to get directly to a freightliner service center, i would have ended up on the interstate able to go only five miles per hour and needing to be towed. This is an on going known problem with these engines manufactured by cummins. This particular part is failing on a regular basis across many chassis makers causing a potential danger to the owners of these coaches. The particular part is called a def head that regulates and meters the pollution reducing def fluid. This part needs to be improved and if it does fail, a better solution needs to be implemented that does not derate the engine performance to the point of being disabled leaving people stranded.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GAINESVILLE, FL
VIN pattern	4UZFCHFE4KCXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	65
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2018 Newmar DUTCH STAR Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2018 Newmar DUTCH STAR Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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