2003 Newmar American Star problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2003 Newmar American Star.
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- Workhorse W22 (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 3 decoded VINs · 1 NHTSA recalls filed by Workhorse for the 2003 W22
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Newmar recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Newmar
Equipment #07V075000 · 2007 · 16,190 units
Problem: Certain class a and diesel pusher motor homes and fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Newmar will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with schedul
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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Specs
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FAQ
Does the 2003 Newmar American Star have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Newmar for the 2003 American Star. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2003 Newmar American Star problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.