Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V501000 Reported July 5, 2016

Flexible exhaust tube may tear

Newmar Corporation · Engine And Engine Cooling · 742 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V501000
Manufacturer Campaign
16V 313
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
742
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 5, 2016
Completion Rate
42.32

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 16V501000 or campaign 16V 313.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V501000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V501000?

NHTSA recall 16V501000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on July 5, 2016. It addresses: Flexible exhaust tube may tear. The recall affects approximately 742 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V501000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16V 313. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.