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NHTSARecalled Jul 5, 2016 · #16V501000

Flexible Exhaust Tube may Tear

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials. If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Flexible Exhaust Tube may Tear
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Model numbers
2010 Dutch, 2008 Kountry, 2009 All, 2015 King, 2015 Essex
UPCs

What you should do

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2016. 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 16V 313.

View the official CPSC notice