2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE

3 recalls — 1 complaints — 1 TSBs

17V809000 Dec 15, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become c... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more i... Read more
34,699 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
08V025000 Jan 24, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES CONSTRUCTED ON FORD F-53TY1 AND P131 MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH FORD IN CONDUCTING THIS RECALL. FORD WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791. (NOTE: ALSO SEE FORD RECALLS 05V017, 05V388, AND 06V286)
5,575 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION
07V075000 Mar 5, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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... Read more
16,190 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING1
STEERING Aug 31, 2000
Incident date: May 10, 2000
VEHICLE ALWAYS HAS HAD SWAYING, WANDERING IN STEERING SYSTEM, DISCOVERED LOOSE TIE ROD END HUD TIGHTENED AND ALIGNED VEHICLE STILL HAS WANDERING PROBLEMS IN STEERING SYSTEM.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
150000 SEAT BELTS1
TSB-372 Apr 30, 2010
150000 SEAT BELTS
NEWMAR CORP.: FAILED AMSAFE SEAT BELTS BEING RETURNED TO NEWMAR FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN CHANGING OUT WARRANTY AMSAFE SEAT BELTS, BOTH HARNESS STRAP WITH CLIP AND BUCKLE PORTION WILL NEED TO BE RETURNED. ALL MOTORIZED

NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE across all model years (1991–2005).

34 Total Recalls
14 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2005 1 1 View
2003 3 1 View
2002 4 0 View
2001 4 1 View
2000 (current) 3 1
1999 4 1 View
1998 5 1 View
1997 4 5 View
1996 2 0 View
1995 2 1 View
1994 1 2 View
1991 1 0 View

Other NEWMAR Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ALL STAR 0 0 View
ALL STAR DIESEL PUSHER 0 0 View
ALL STAR ME 0 0 View
AMERICAN STAR 0 0 View
AMERICAN STAR LIGHT 0 0 View
BAY STAR 0 0 View
BAY STAR SPORT 0 0 View
CANYON STAR 0 0 View