1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
4 recalls, 2 complaints - 3 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
15V829000 Dec 9, 2015
STEERING
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Consequence
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V... 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)
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
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
Aug 22, 2016
Incident date: Aug 22, 2016
CHECKED YOUR WEB SITE FOR RECALL ON MY MOTORHOME THERE IS A RECALL ON STEERING GEAR BRACKET' I CALLED NEWMAR WAS FIRST TOLD TO TAKE MOTORHOME TO MID TN IN NASHVILLE. CALLED THEM TODAY TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT THEY TOLD ME NEWMAR HAD NOT CONTACTED THEM AND THERE WAS NO RECALL CALLED NEWMAR BACK THEY S... Read more
VISIBILITY
Aug 9, 2011
Incident date: May 5, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WOULD NOT REMAIN TIGHTLY SECURED WITHIN THE FRAME. A SPECIALIZED WINDSHIELD INSTALLER REPOSITIONED THE WINDSHIELD THREE TIMES YET THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY I... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 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 439
Jan 11, 2016
010000 STEERING
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS. THIS RECALL IS THE RESULT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO NEWMAR BY SPARTAN MOTORS. NHTSA # 15V 829 TC # 2015-
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| 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 (current) | 4 | 2 | |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | View |