NEWMAR DUTCH STAR (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Newmar is recalling 2017-2018 Dutch Star motorhomes with faulty headlights that don't illuminate when high beams are on, risking crashes in low visibility.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the driver has reduced visibility, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dutch Star motorhomes because their low beam headlights stop working when high beams are activated. This reduces driver visibility and could cause crashes in low light conditions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225250-newmar-dutch-star-2018-recall-headlights-not-working-when-high.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225250-newmar-dutch-star-2018-recall-headlights-not-working-when-high · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V062000
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“Newmar Dutch Star 2018 Recall: Headlights Not Working When High Beams On.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225250-newmar-dutch-star-2018-recall-headlights-not-working-when-high. Based on NHTSA recall #18V062000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V062000).
Why it’s dangerous
When high beam headlights are turned on, the low beam headlights fail to illuminate properly. This reduces the driver's visibility in low-light conditions, increasing the risk of crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes from 2017-2018 models built on Freightliner chassis are affected. Drivers with reduced visibility are at higher risk of crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Newmar Dutch Star motorhome was made in 2017 or 2018 and built on a Freightliner chassis. The recall covers specific models from these years.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to get the free reprogramming of the Freightliner chassis module.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will reprogram the Freightliner chassis module, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The low beam headlights do not illuminate properly when high beam headlights are activated, reducing driver visibility and failing to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your Newmar Dutch Star motorhome was made in 2017 or 2018 and built on a Freightliner chassis.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to get free reprogramming of the Freightliner chassis module.
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V062000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar that is covered by recall 18V062000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: Newmar will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will reprogram the Freightliner chassis module, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 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 #18V062000 (January 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.