Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 9, 2021
Newmar Dutch Star 2020 Recall: Instrument Cluster May Go Blank, Risk of Crash
Newmar recalls 2020 Dutch Star RVs with potential instrument cluster blanking that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free software update and ductwork repair.
A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
“Newmar Dutch Star 2020 Recall: Instrument Cluster May Go Blank, Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79906-newmar-dutch-star-2020-recall-instrument-cluster-may-go-blank. Based on NHTSA recall #21V700000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V700000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on September 9, 2021, that Newmar Corporation is recalling certain recreational vehicles due to an electrical system hazard. A blank instrument cluster display may miss critical information like speed and warning lights, increasing crash risk.
How to tell if you have it
Newmar Dutch Star, 2019-2021
Newmar Essex, 2019-2021
Newmar King Aire, 2019-2021
Newmar London Aire, 2019-2021
Newmar Mountain Aire, 2019-2021
Newmar New Aire, 2021
Newmar Ventana, 2020-2021
What to do
Dealers will update the control module software and reroute and secure the ductwork free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 8, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
The hazard
The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion, potentially missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights. This condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Newmar Corporation has 102 other recalls on file since May 27, 2010. Other recent recalls include the Newmar Bay Star hood stop detachment (February 24, 2026), the King Aire detached door skin risk (June 27, 2025), and the Bay Star LED circuit fire risk (April 29, 2024). Similar instrument cluster issues were reported in the Can-Am Spyder RT on September 7, 2026, the Ford Mustang on September 6, 2026, and the RAM 5500 on December 1, 2025.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Newmar Dutch Star RV has the instrument cluster going blank while driving. The recall covers 2019-2021 models with specific vehicle names listed in the notice.
Brand
Newmar
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a free software update and ductwork repair.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 8, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 2 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V700000 — Newmar Dutch Star 2020 Recall: Instrument Cluster May Go Blank, Risk of Crash
Hello,
I own a Newmar Dutch Star 2020 Recall: Instrument Cluster May Go Blank, Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 21V700000 from Newmar.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 8, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's 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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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