2001 Newmar Mountain Aire problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Structure:frame And Members (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2017-12-15 · campaign 17V809000 · 34,699 vehicles
Defect: 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 a
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Steering 2015-12-09 · campaign 15V829000 · 1,920 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 633.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2017-09-28 · PIB 494 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 grounding of the hwh pump assembly.
Seat Belts 2010-04-30 · TSB-372 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 models and all model years are included. *pe
What owners report
2014-10-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 24,116 mi“vehicle running normally, accelerated to merge with traffic, engine began to miss then backfired. miss continued and the vehicle wouldn't accelerate past 55 mph. pulled to side of the road to check for any visual problems, none noted. engine started normally and i finished the 30 mile drive home. changed fuel filter, air filter and maf sensor. …”
2011-08-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 47,340 mi“i carried my 2001 newmar mountain aire, to danny's rv repair in denton, tx dueto recall 51101-c workhrse refused to honor the (a) right front part# w8001709, $50.91 . and the labor for right rear abscode appeared on test drive) and the rf, lr, labor @ 29.40 each= $88.20 . i paid out of pocket for something i feel should have cost me nothing a…”
2006-12-22 · Equipment · 16,000 mi“tl* - the contact's dometic refrigerator in her 2001 newmar mountain aire had a petite crack in the boiler tube. the crack caused a sufficient amount of solution/gas to be released into the air. the contact has replaced the dometic refrigerator which is also listed in the rv magazine as a recall. …”
2003-10-27 · Wheels · 10,000 mi“motorhome was built on a chassis that was not ready for production. *mr there was a vibration in the front end. the dealer found defective wheels/bad goodyear tires. when the tank was filled, fuel leaked at the filler hose. it was discovered, that the filler hose that went to the tank was rotten. the fuel hose was replaced. *scc *jb …”
2003-08-07 · Structure:frame And Members“coach 97545 mountain aire rv. the revreational vehicle was built on a ford frame and cannot be fixed. *mr *cb *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.