Newmar 2017 Dutch Star Recreational Vehicles: Fire Risk from Battery Cable Short Circuit
Newmar is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dutch Star RVs due to a battery cable short circuit risk that could cause fire. Owners must have the bracket inspected and repaired by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling 2014-2017 Dutch Star recreational vehicles because a battery cable may be improperly routed, causing a short circuit and fire risk. This affects RV owners who bought these models between 2014 and 2017. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226274-newmar-2017-dutch-star-recreational-vehicles-fire-risk-from-battery.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226274-newmar-2017-dutch-star-recreational-vehicles-fire-risk-from-battery · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V497000
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“Newmar 2017 Dutch Star Recreational Vehicles: Fire Risk from Battery Cable Short Circuit.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226274-newmar-2017-dutch-star-recreational-vehicles-fire-risk-from-battery. Based on NHTSA recall #17V497000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V497000).
Why it’s dangerous
The battery cable may not be installed correctly, causing it to contact the frame rail. This can lead to chafing and short circuiting, which increases the risk of fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of Newmar 2014-2017 Dutch Star recreational vehicles built on Freightliner XCR chassis are affected. RV users with these models are most at risk if the battery cable is not properly installed.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Newmar Dutch Star recreational vehicles from 2014-2017 built on Freightliner XCR chassis. The recall started on September 20, 2017, and covers specific models with improper battery cable mounting.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Have Dealership Inspect and Repair
DTNA dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and routing if needed, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will inspect and revise the battery cable mounting bracket and cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17V-451.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 12 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 #17V497000 (September 8, 2017)
- 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.
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