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2021 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR

6 recalls — 1 complaints — 13 TSBs

22V234000 Apr 11, 2022
SEATS
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured,... Read more
Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
4,961 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
22V166000 Mar 17, 2022
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially... Read more
Consequence
Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
1,277 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
21V571000 Jul 27, 2021
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portio... Read more
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.
4,106 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
21V542000 Jul 20, 2021
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kountry Star and 2021 Ventana motorhomes. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Consequence
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-888.
11 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
21V082000 Feb 17, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Kountry Star and 2017-2021 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake light switch may chafe against the windshield wiper mechanism, which could damage the brake light switch or it's wiring, and cause the brake lights to not illuminate.
Consequence
If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
1,370 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
21V069000 Feb 12, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Kountry Star and Ventana motorhomes. One of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence
The loose bolt could result in the loosening of other caliper bolts. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
On behalf of Newmar, DTNA will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V-018.
5 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS1
SEAT BELTS Aug 19, 2024
Incident date: Aug 3, 2024
Just purchased this vehicle from an independent dealer. Each time I test drove the vehicle, I put my seat belt on and after a few seconds of driving the driver's seat belt would come unlatched. Sales person told me that perhaps I wasn't latching it (false latch). After purchase, it has unlatched ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR

13 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL1
114710 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS1
010000 STEERING1
012000 STEERING:COLUMN1
22V 584 Sep 30, 2022
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Due to notification from Manchester Tank, the manufacturer of the LP tank, and a bulletin from RegO, the manufacturer of the LP tank service valve, Newmar has issued recall NHTSA #22V 584 and TC# 2022-550.
22V 234 May 27, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Ford Chassis. On certain Newmar Class A motorhomes, the wiring under the seats may be incorrectly
22V 166 May 16, 2022
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Spartan Chassis.
22V 166 May 16, 2022
017000 STEERING:LINKAGES
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Spartan Chassis.
21V 542 Feb 9, 2022
010000 STEERING
Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA #21V 369). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall NHTSA # 21V 542.
21V 542 Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA #21V 369). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall NHTSA # 21V 542.
21V571 Sep 9, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Lippert (Newmara??s window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 a
21V571 Sep 9, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Lippert (Newmara??s window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 a
21V571 Sep 9, 2021
138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Lippert (Newmara??s window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 a
21V069 Apr 6, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA #21V 018). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall NHTSA #21V 069.
21V082 Apr 6, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety may exist in specific coaches. On certain units, the windshield wiper mechanism may contact the brake light switch. If the brake light switch or wiring is damaged
21V082 Apr 6, 2021
114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety may exist in specific coaches. On certain units, the windshield wiper mechanism may contact the brake light switch. If the brake light switch or wiring is damaged
21V082 Apr 6, 2021
114710 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety may exist in specific coaches. On certain units, the windshield wiper mechanism may contact the brake light switch. If the brake light switch or wiring is damaged

NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR across all model years (1994–2023).

88 Total Recalls
60 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2023 1 0 View
2022 4 6 View
2021 (current) 6 1
2020 5 2 View
2008 2 0 View
2007 4 3 View
2006 5 1 View
2005 8 4 View
2004 9 10 View
2003 10 7 View
2002 8 7 View
2001 7 8 View
2000 5 3 View
1999 3 1 View
1998 3 0 View
1997 3 0 View
1996 2 1 View
1995 2 0 View
1994 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