Does the 2018 Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 13 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 0 for the 2018 Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2018 Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

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2018 Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome recalls

13 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2018 Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 13
U.S. recalls: 00
Total campaigns: 13

Transport Canada recalls

Lights And Instruments#2022298June 8, 2022
257 units affected
Issue: Certain motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis could have a problem with the rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM). This could cause the tail lights not to work properly. Note: This recall replaces FL-856 (Transport Canada recall 2020-336). Motorhomes that were repaired under that recall also require this repair. Safety Risk: Brake lights or turn signals that do not work could cause a following driver not to recognize that a vehicle ahead is braking or intends to turn. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Newmar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to contact a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facility to schedule a repair. The service facility will install a new wiring harness bypass.
Fuel System#2021427July 2, 2021
115 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak. Note: This recall only affects motorhomes equipped with a Cummins L9 or ISX12 diesel engine. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a Cummins authorized service center to inspect the fuel rail. If damage is found, the fuel rail and fuel lines will be replaced. If no damage is found, the fuel rail will be reassembled with new crush washers using a special tool.
Fuel System#2021303May 20, 2021
50 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak. Note: This recall only affects motorhomes equipped with a Cummins L9 or ISX12 diesel engine. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a Cummins authorized service center to inspect the fuel rail. If damage is found, the fuel rail and fuel lines will be replaced. If no damage is found, the fuel rail will be reassembled with new crush washers using a special tool.
Brakes#2021070February 17, 2021
83 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the brake light switch or wiring could be damaged by contact with the windshield wiper mechanism. If this happens, the brake lights may not turn on when the brakes are applied. Safety Risk: Brake lights that do not work properly could result in road users being confused of the driver's intentions, and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Newmar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a dealer to inspect the brake light switch. It will be replaced, if necessary.
Lights And Instruments#2020336July 21, 2020
175 units affected
Issue: Certain motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis could have a problem with the rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM). This could cause the tail lights not to work properly. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2019-293. Vehicles that had an inspection, but did not have the PDM replaced under the previous recall, require a second repair under this recall. Safety Risk: Brake lights or turn signals that do not work could cause a following driver not to recognize that a vehicle ahead is braking or intends to turn. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Newmar will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their motorhome to a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facility to replace the PDM.
Lights And Instruments#2019293June 13, 2019
111 units affected
Issue: Certain motorhomes built on a Freightliner XBS chassis could have a problem with the rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM). This could cause the tail lights not to work properly. Safety Risk: Brake lights or turn signals that do not work could cause a following driver not to recognize that a vehicle ahead is braking or intends to turn. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their motorhome to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect and repair the PDM as necessary.
Electrical#2019163March 29, 2019
21 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the power source for the WiFiRanger (the wireless networking hub) could overheat. Safety Risk: If the power source overheats, it could increase the risk of injury and/or property damage. Corrective Actions: Newmar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a dealer to replace the WiFiRanger power source.
Structure#2018413August 6, 2018
17 units affected
On certain motorhomes, the latch on the entry door may not engage properly. This could allow the door to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is in transit, which could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will adjust the entry door to ensure that the latch engages properly.
Structure#2018349June 28, 2018
55 units affected
On certain motorhomes, after the battery disconnect is turned on, the controller for the slide-out rooms could cause the slide-outs to move in or out unexpectedly without warning. This could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the slide-out controller. Note: This condition can only happen with the ignition key in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect on.
Structure#2018314June 13, 2018
6 units affected
On certain motorhomes, the front facia wood trim could separate from the slide out. If this occurs, the slide out could come in contact with the driver or passenger which could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will secure the fascia trim to the slide out.
Electrical#2018182April 13, 2018
64 units affected
On certain motorhomes, there may be a loose electrical connection in the breaker box that was not properly tightened. A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, which would increase the risk of overheating or a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the electrical connections in the breaker box and repair as necessary.
Electrical#2017651December 19, 2017
212 units affected
On certain motorhomes, there may be a loose electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that was not properly tightened. If the power connection is loose, it could result in a build up of heat at the connection, which could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the electrical connections and perform repairs as necessary.
Accessories#2017328June 30, 2017
90 units affected
On certain motorhomes, the driver and passenger power night shades may be operated using the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. If the ignition is on and the remote night shade button is pushed, the night shades can come down, blocking the side views of the driver, which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a relay to disable the operation of the driver and passenger night shade by the remote when the ignition is in the ON position.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

No recalls found for this make, model, and year.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

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