Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published July 10, 2022
Newmar 2023 Dutch Star Motorhomes: Brake Failure Risk
Newmar is recalling 2023 Dutch Star motorhomes due to brake pedal contact with dash panel causing unintended brake engagement and potential brake failure.
Newmar is recalling certain 2023 Dutch Star motorhomes because the brake pedal may contact the dash panel, causing unintended brake engagement that can lead to brake overheating and failure. This could increase crash risk if the brakes fail while driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81484-newmar-2023-dutch-star-motorhomes-brake-failure-risk.
“Newmar 2023 Dutch Star Motorhomes: Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81484-newmar-2023-dutch-star-motorhomes-brake-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V748000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V748000).
Newmar Corporation is recalling 2023 Dutch Star motorhomes due to brake failure risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on July 10, 2022. Dealers will trim the dash panel to add clearance at the brake pedal free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Newmar Dutch Star, 2023
What to do
Dealers will trim the dash panel to add more clearance at the brake pedal and dash panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
The hazard
The adjustable brake pedal may come into contact with the dash panel, resulting in unintentional brake engagement, which can cause the brakes to overheat and fail. This hazard increases 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 of similar products include Newmar Bay Star 2018-2026 Motorhomes (Feb. 24, 2026), Newmar 2023-2024 King Aire Motorhomes (June 27, 2025), and Newmar 2022 Bay Star Motorhomes (April 29, 2024). NHTSA has received two owner complaints for the 2023 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR as of July 5, 2024.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2023 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes. The issue occurs when the brake pedal contacts the dash panel, which may happen during normal use.
Brand
Newmar
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a free brake panel trim at a dealer.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will trim the dash panel to add more clearance at the brake pedal and dash panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 4 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 22V748000 — Newmar 2023 Dutch Star Motorhomes: Brake Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a Newmar 2023 Dutch Star Motorhomes: Brake Failure Risk that is covered by recall 22V748000 from Newmar.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will trim the dash panel to add more clearance at the brake pedal and dash panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. 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.
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