NEWMAR DUTCH STAR (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Newmar is recalling 2019 Dutch Star motorhomes with brake pedal assembly that may catch on dash, preventing full release. This fails federal brake safety standards and requires free brake adjustment cable repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake pedal does not properly release, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2019 Dutch Star motorhomes because the brake pedal assembly may catch on the dash, preventing full release. This could increase crash risk as the vehicle fails to meet federal brake safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224221-newmar-2019-dutch-star-motorhomes-brake-pedal-release-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224221-newmar-2019-dutch-star-motorhomes-brake-pedal-release-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V650000
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“Newmar 2019 Dutch Star Motorhomes: Brake Pedal Release Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224221-newmar-2019-dutch-star-motorhomes-brake-pedal-release-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V650000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V650000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake pedal assembly may catch on the dash, preventing the pedal from fully releasing. This means the brakes might not work properly when needed, increasing crash risk. The vehicle fails to meet federal brake safety standards.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the faulty brake pedal assembly are at higher risk of crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Newmar Dutch Star motorhome has the brake pedal assembly that may catch on the dash. The recall began November 3, 2018, and affects specific models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to schedule brake adjustment cable repair.
Reroute Brake Adjustment Cable
Dealers will free of charge reroute the brake adjustment cable to fix the brake pedal assembly issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will reroute the brake adjustment cable, free of charge. The recall began November 3, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake pedal assembly may catch on the dash, preventing full release, which fails federal brake safety standards.
How do I know if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your 2019 Newmar Dutch Star motorhome has the brake pedal assembly that may catch on the dash. The recall began November 3, 2018.
What should I do if I own this motorhome?
Contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to schedule free brake adjustment cable repair.
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V650000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar that is covered by recall 18V650000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will reroute the brake adjustment cable, free of charge. The recall began November 3, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V650000 (September 20, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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