We found the following complaints for NEWMAR DUTCH STAR (2001)
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Four times this vehicle failed to shut down when turning ignition off. Also two time this vehicle has started on its on with the key in the off position or removed altogether. The dash heat/defroster system has not worked since purchase of this vehicle. The vehicle has been looked at by two different freightliner dealerships and both were unable to make repairs. The mfgr wants me to drive this unsafe and illegal vehicle to s. Carolina to factory for repairs even tho it has been looked at numerous times, and not repaired. I have been told that this dealership and mfgr have had other dash heat/defroster and electricalfailures with other vehicles mfgd by newmar.
The bushing between the power steering and air compressor continued to fail.when the bushing failed, the engine coolant no longer worked.if the engine overheated,it would engine shut off and no steering would be available.*sc the consumer had problems with the rear brakes, which took 3-to 4 service visits to get it fixed.there was a recall regarding the brake issue. Recall#03v064000)
Electric lift pump failure on cummins diesel (failure due to the new ulsd fuel and wrong gasket material used for gaskets--causes a diesel leak on to hot engine above starter which could cause serious fire). I asked cummins how many lifts they've had to send out to dealers to replace, and they refused to answer. (i was in cummins diesel parking lot at the time--i knew there was a leak, they couldn't fix it that day, it broke down before i could get out of parking lot, had to sit there over weekend until the 7th. Had to use personal service contract to pay for repair, i believe should have been cummins repair-defect. Caterpillar & detroit not having problem, only cummins.
While driving through stop and go traffic, i noticed that one or both front brakes were dragging.this was evident because the vehicle acceleration was reduced, there was a smell of hot brakes, the vehicle did not roll when on a hill with the brakes released, there was a vibration in the steering wheel, and there was reduced free play in the brake pedal.i pulled over and checked the front brakes, the right one was very hot.i tapped on the caliper with a hitch pin that was available, after which the vehicle was drivable.i drove the vehicle approximately 130 miles two days later with no problems but i did not run into heavy brake usage at that time.
The bushing between the power steering and air compressor continued to fail.when the bushing failed, the engine coolant no longer worked.if the engine overheated,it would engine shut off and no steering would be available.*sc the consumer had problems with the rear brakes, which took 3-to 4 service visits to get it fixed.there was a recall regarding the brake issue. Recall#03v064000)
2001 newmar dutch star diesel pusher with spartan chassis, the ball joints on the front end have failed motorhome only has 60,000 miles.
When driving over uneven highway, the vehicle flexes and the windshields pop out of the frame.on two occasions the windshields shattered. Multiple incidents during the past 14 months...the most recent was april 3.
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