Recall 14V485 affects 63 2014 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes for miswired headlight harnesses. Repair is free at any franchised Newmar dealer.
Newmar is recalling 63 2014 Dutch Star motorhomes because an incorrectly wired headlight harness can leave both headlights and fog lights off if one headlight circuit breaker fails. That lighting loss raises crash risk, and the Newmar dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The headlight wiring harness on a 2014 Newmar Dutch Star motorhome is the group of wires and connectors that carries power to the exterior lights. It routes battery power from the lighting controls through circuit breakers to the headlights and fog lights. Those breakers are meant to protect the lighting circuits if an electrical fault opens the circuit.
On affected Dutch Star motorhomes, the harness was wired incorrectly. If one of the two headlight circuit breakers fails, the wiring does not leave the other lighting circuit working as intended. Both headlights and both fog lights can go out at the same time, leaving the driver without forward lighting.
There is no warning sign before failure. The lights can work normally until a headlight circuit breaker fails, so an owner would notice the problem only when the headlights and fog lights stop working.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Newmar Dutch Star | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2014 Newmar Dutch Star | wiring |
| Units affected | 63 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Losing both headlights and fog lights reduces forward visibility and makes the Dutch Star harder for other drivers to see, increasing the risk of a crash. Avoid nighttime or low-visibility trips until the harness repair is complete, and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Newmar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Newmar Dutch Star is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Newmar dealer and ask whether the free auxiliary headlight harness installation is open for your VIN.
- Call Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 with questions and reference recall number 14V485 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if Newmar mailed one, or give the dealer recall number 14V485.
- Avoid night driving until the harness repair is complete because a circuit-breaker failure can shut off the headlights and fog lights.
What happens at the repair
The dealer repair, once available, is to install an auxiliary headlight harness. A Newmar technician installs that harness so one failed headlight circuit breaker does not take out both headlights and both fog lights. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm the harness installation is tied to recall 14V485 before the work order is opened.
Timeline
| August 6, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 19, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V485?
Recall 14V485 covers 63 2014 Newmar Dutch Star motorhomes with an incorrectly wired headlight harness. If one headlight circuit breaker fails, both headlights and fog lights can go out, increasing crash risk. Newmar dealers install an auxiliary headlight harness for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Newmar Dutch Star is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 14V485. If it is, contact a franchised Newmar dealer to schedule the auxiliary headlight harness installation. Reference recall number 14V485 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Newmar's remedy says dealers will install the auxiliary headlight harness free of charge. Owners can also contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Is it safe to drive my 2014 Newmar Dutch Star before the repair?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order, but the lighting risk is real. If the headlight and fog light circuits fail while driving, crash risk increases. Confirm your VIN, schedule the free repair, and use extra care with low-light driving until the harness is fixed.
What if I bought my Newmar Dutch Star used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Dutch Star is included, then contact a franchised Newmar dealer and reference recall number 14V485.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V485000 |
|---|---|
| Newmar customer service | 1-800-731-8300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V485 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V485000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →