2005 Newmar Kountry Star: recalls and complaints

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• 17V80900015 Dec 2017Equipment
• 10V43400022 Sep 2010Equipment
• 09V21700011 Jun 2009Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 08V36600017 Jul 2008Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 06V28000026 Jul 2006Steering
• 05V2630002 Jun 2005Service Brakes, Air / Supply
• 04V45900017 Sep 2004Equipment / Other / Labels
• 04V40300017 Aug 2004Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

1. 17V809000Received 15 Dec 2017. 34,699 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.

   Report filed by Newmar Corporation. Manufacturer campaign number 17E-062. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Feb 2018.

2. 10V434000Received 22 Sep 2010. 435 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar is recalling certain recreational trailers equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on april 6, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.

   Report filed by NEWMAR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Apr 2011.

3. 09V217000Received 11 Jun 2009. 2,578 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar is recalling 2,578 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09v-110. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.

   Report filed by NEWMAR CORPORATION.

4. 08V366000Received 17 Jul 2008. 2,192 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar is recalling 772 my 2004-2005 american star, kountry aire, mountain aire, my 2003-2006 kountry star, my 2007 x-aire fifth wheel trailers; my 2007 bay star, my 2004-2007 kountry star, my 2004-2006 mountain aire, my 2003-2005 scottsdale class a motor homes; and my 2004-2006 dutch star, my 2003-2006 kountry star, my 2004-2006 mountain aire diesel pusher motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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, in the NHTSA record

   If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Newmar is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

   Report filed by NEWMAR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Oct 2008.

5. 06V280000Received 26 Jul 2006. 99 units.

   Steering

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148). They will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or newmar at 574-773-7791.

   Report filed by NEWMAR CORPORATION.

6. 05V263000Received 2 Jun 2005. 2,127 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain motor homes equipped with ametek ngi gauges, the air gauges are not properly calibrated and the low air warning indicator may be activated when actual air reservoir pressure readings are below the federal motor vehicle safety standard required range of 60 to 65psi.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This may cause the parking brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Spartan is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install a harness jumper cable to each air sender. Owners may contact spartan at 800-543-4277 or newmar at 574-773-7719.

   Report filed by NEWMAR CORPORATION.

7. 04V459000Received 17 Sep 2004. 108 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain fifth wheel recreational vehicles, during the model year change, two positions in the vehicle identification number (VIN) were not correctly changed to indicate a new model year. Therefore, the VIN tag illustrates an incorrect VIN number.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will reprint and install new federal VIN tags. The recall began october 22, 2004. Owners should contact newmar corporation at 1-574-773-7791.

   Report filed by NEWMAR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Oct 2004.

8. 04V403000Received 17 Aug 2004. 315 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain motor homes, during manufacturing, the seat belt shoulder harness attachment location for the passenger seat was not properly welded or attached.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, the shoulder harness may become loose or unattached causing serious injury to anyone in the passenger seat.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a new plate over existing by drilling four attachment holes on each side of new plate and add securing bolts. This recall began october 1, 2004. Owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

   Report filed by NEWMAR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Oct 2004.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

25 Oct 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19941
2. 19952
3. 19962
4. 19973
5. 19983
6. 19993
7. 20005
8. 20017
9. 20028
10. 200310
11. 20049
12. 20058
13. 20065
14. 20074
15. 20082
16. 20205
17. 20216
18. 20224
19. 20231

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2005 Newmar Kountry Star?

42,553 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Newmar Kountry Star have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns for the Newmar Kountry Star, model years 1994 to 2023. 8 of them name the 2005 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2005 Newmar Kountry Star name most often?

Visibility: 1 of 2 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2005 Newmar Kountry Star open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.