AI Damage2021 Newmar Dutch Star: common problems
The maker issued 15 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 15
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Due to notification from Manchester Tank, the manufacturer of the LP tank, and a bulletin from RegO, the…
Due to notification from Manchester Tank, the manufacturer of the LP tank, and a bulletin from RegO, the manufacturer of the LP tank service valve, Newmar has issued recall NHTSA #22V 584 and TC# 2022-550.
- Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific…
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Ford Chassis. On certain Newmar Class A motorhomes, the wiring under the…
- Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific…
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Spartan Chassis.
- The Shyft Group Inc
(Spartan Chassis) has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan chassis (NHTSA #21V 589). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall NHTSA # 21V 700…
- Cummins and Daimler Trucks North America (Freightliner) has decided that a defect relating to motor…
Cummins and Daimler Trucks North America (Freightliner) has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (Cummins NHTSA #21E 063), (Freightliner…
- Cummins and The Shyft Group (Spartan Chassis) has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety…
Cummins and The Shyft Group (Spartan Chassis) has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan Chassis (Cummins NHTSA #21E 063), (The Shyft Group NHTSA # 21V…
- Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes
Lippert (Newmarâs window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 and 08/13/2020, which were used on various coach models during the affected period. The…
- Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific…
Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA #21V 326) based on Cummins recall (NHTSA # 21E 032). In…
- The Shyft Group Inc
(Spartan Chassis) has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan chassis (NHTSA #21V 319) based on Cummins recall (NHTSA # 21E 032). In response, Newmar…
- The Shyft Group Inc
(Spartan Chassis) has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan chassis (NHTSA #21V 214). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall NHTSA # 21V 258…
- Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific…
Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA #21V 108). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall…
- Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety may exist in specific coaches
On certain units, the windshield wiper mechanism may contact the brake light switch. If the brake light switch or wiring is damaged, the brake lights may not illuminate. Non-functioning brake lights may not alert other…
NHTSA lists 15 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Newmar Dutch Star?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 15 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Newmar Dutch Star?
NHTSA lists 15 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Newmar Dutch Star from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2021 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.