Newmar recalls 2019 Dutch Star motorhomes with unadjustable instrument panel brightness that may cause nighttime glare, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free software updates to fix the issue.
Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Newmar is recalling 2019 Dutch Star motorhomes due to an unadjustable instrument panel that can cause nighttime glare, potentially reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. This issue affects vehicles that fail to meet federal safety standards for control displays. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224222-newmar-2019-dutch-star-motorhomes-night-glare-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224222-newmar-2019-dutch-star-motorhomes-night-glare-risk-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V509000
“Newmar 2019 Dutch Star Motorhomes: Night Glare Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224222-newmar-2019-dutch-star-motorhomes-night-glare-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall 20V509000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V509000).
The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, causing glare that reduces nighttime visibility. This glare could lead to crashes if the driver cannot see the road clearly. The issue violates federal motor vehicle safety standards for control displays.
Motorhome owners with 2019 Newmar Dutch Star models are most at risk. The hazard primarily affects drivers using these vehicles at night.
Check if your motorhome has a 2019 model year and is a Newmar Dutch Star. The recall covers specific 2018-2019 models that fail to meet federal safety standards for instrument panel brightness.
Owners should call Newmar at 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a free software update for their vehicle.
Newmar will update the software and processor at no cost to fix the instrument panel brightness issue.
Newmar will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, causing glare that reduces nighttime visibility and increases crash risk. This violates federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Check if your motorhome is a 2019 Newmar Dutch Star model. The recall covers specific 2018-2019 models that fail to meet federal safety standards for instrument panel brightness.
Contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a free software update for your vehicle.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V509000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar that is covered by recall 20V509000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: Newmar will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2020. 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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