Newmar Dutch Star 2018 Recall: Remote Button May Block Driver View
Newmar is recalling 2014-2018 Dutch Star motorhomes due to remote button accidentally lowering night shades while driving, potentially causing crashes. Owners must contact Newmar for a relay fix.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the vehicle is being driven and the button on the remote is pushed, the night shades may lower, blocking the driver's view, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dutch Star motorhomes because the remote button can accidentally lower night shades while driving, blocking the driver's view and increasing crash risk. This issue affects vehicles where the ignition is in the ON position. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225249-newmar-dutch-star-2018-recall-remote-button-may-block-driver.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225249-newmar-dutch-star-2018-recall-remote-button-may-block-driver · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V420000
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“Newmar Dutch Star 2018 Recall: Remote Button May Block Driver View.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225249-newmar-dutch-star-2018-recall-remote-button-may-block-driver. Based on NHTSA recall #17V420000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V420000).
Why it’s dangerous
When the vehicle is running and the remote button is pressed, the night shades can lower without the driver noticing. This blocks the driver's view of the road, which could lead to a crash if the driver doesn't see potential hazards.
Who’s affected
Owners of Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes from 2014-2018 and Newmar Ventana motorhomes from 2015-2017 are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk when the remote button accidentally lowers night shades while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Newmar Dutch Star motorhome was made between 2014 and 2018 or your Newmar Ventana was made between 2015 and 2017. The issue occurs when the remote button lowers night shades while the ignition is in the ON position.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a relay installation that disables night shade operation via remote when the ignition is in the ON position.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners and dealers will install a relay to disable the operation of the driver and passenger night shade by the remote when the ignition is in the ON position. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 28 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #17V420000 (June 30, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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