NEWMAR DUTCH STAR (2020) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Newmar recalls 2020 Dutch Star motorhomes with potential air brake issues causing longer stopping distances. Owners must contact Newmar or Spartan for free brake relay valve replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An increase in stopping distance without warning increases the risk of crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2020 Dutch Star motorhomes because a brake relay valve issue may cause longer stopping distances, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need free brake relay valve replacement to comply with safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79905-newmar-dutch-star-2020-motorhomes-increased-stopping-distance-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79905-newmar-dutch-star-2020-motorhomes-increased-stopping-distance-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V381000
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“Newmar Dutch Star 2020 Motorhomes: Increased Stopping Distance Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79905-newmar-dutch-star-2020-motorhomes-increased-stopping-distance-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V381000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V381000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake relay valve may have a partially blocked orifice causing air flow restriction. This leads to extended stopping distances without warning, which could cause crashes if the vehicle is moving at speed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face longer stopping distances in emergencies.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes. The recall started June 20, 2019, and applies to vehicles with the specific brake relay valve issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to confirm if your vehicle needs the brake relay valve replacement.
Get Brake Relay Valve Replacement
Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve free of charge if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Newmar's number for this recall is 19012.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake relay valve may have a partially blocked orifice causing air flow restriction, which leads to extended stopping distances without warning.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2020 Newmar Dutch Star motorhome. The recall started June 20, 2019, and applies to vehicles with the specific brake relay valve issue.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 to get the brake relay valve replaced free of charge.
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V381000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar that is covered by recall 19V381000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Newmar's number for this recall is 19012. 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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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 #19V381000 (May 20, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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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