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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2008 Newmar Dutch Star Class A Motorhome in Canada.
On certain motorhomes, the exhaust flex tube may be misaligned which could cause it to tear. If this occurs, hot exhaust gas could blow against other components or materials increasing the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: A Spartan Motors authorized dealer will inspect and correct the flex tube alignment or replace the exhaust tube as necessary.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain motorhomes equipped with Lippert Components Inc. electric entry steps, an internal bolt on the steps that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps could fracture. This results in the fan gear disengaging from the steps, which could cause the steps to stop in an unexpected position and appear to be loose or unstable. If the steps become unstable, it could cause a person to fall, resulting in injury. Correction: Dealers will install a step retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, and all bolts of the mechanism will also be replaced.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles, a defect in the tag axle could cause the wheel bearings to overheat, potentially resulting in wheel bearing failure. Bearing overheating could be detected through the illumination of the ABS warning light, or melting and/or deformation of the axle bearing cover. Wheel bearing failure could affect vehicle handling, increasingthe risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect wheel bearings and adjust/replace as necessary.
A failure of this component (powertrain) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain motorhomes, the refrigerator heated water line circuit breaker may have the wrong size amperage rating and the 12 volt thermostat and 12 volt heated water line could also be wired incorrectly, causing it to have the incorrect wiring or no power. The incorrect circuit breaker amperage rating could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will check circuit breaker amperage and correct any wiring issues for thermostat and/or heated water line.
A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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