1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
2 recalls, 4 complaints - 2 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
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)
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 28, 2020
Incident date: Jun 12, 2020
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH PARKING BRAKE ON IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 3 DAYS . PARKING BRAKES FAILED AN THE MOTORHOME ROLLED OFF MY DRIVEWAY AND INTO THE YARD HITTING ONE OF MY OTHER VEHICLES. AFTER CONTACTING NEWMAR AND FREIGHTLINER I WAS INFORMED THAT A PRESSURE SWITCH HAD FAILED AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO ... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE
Oct 29, 1999
THE GVW IS 20,000 LBS., THE MANUFACTURES SHIPPING WEIGHT WITH STATED OPTIONS IS 18,160 LBS, BUT ACTUAL SHIPPING WEIGHT IS 19,400 LBS AND WITH ADDITIONAL LOADING GAS, WATER AND PERSONAL ITEMS THE VEHICLE IS OVER WEIGHT.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Oct 29, 1999
THE GVW IS 20,000 LBS., THE MANUFACTURES SHIPPING WEIGHT WITH STATED OPTIONS IS 18,160 LBS, BUT ACTUAL SHIPPING WEIGHT IS 19,400 LBS AND WITH ADDITIONAL LOADING GAS, WATER AND PERSONAL ITEMS THE VEHICLE IS OVER WEIGHT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 29, 1999
THE GVW IS 20,000 LBS., THE MANUFACTURES SHIPPING WEIGHT WITH STATED OPTIONS IS 18,160 LBS, BUT ACTUAL SHIPPING WEIGHT IS 19,400 LBS AND WITH ADDITIONAL LOADING GAS, WATER AND PERSONAL ITEMS THE VEHICLE IS OVER WEIGHT.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
PIB 494
Sep 28, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
If the coach's HWH leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. Torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. A ground cable may also be installed to improve the overall grou
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 MOUNTAIN AIRE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE across all model years (1991, 2023).
193
Total Recalls
80
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 15 | 7 | View |
| 2018 | 16 | 1 | View |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 2014 | 9 | 1 | View |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 5 | View |
| 2004 | 11 | 7 | View |
| 2003 | 13 | 10 | View |
| 2002 | 11 | 8 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 9 | View |
| 2000 | 7 | 15 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 2 | 4 | |
| 1995 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | View |