2004 Newmar Scottsdale problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (3)
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.
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
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2008-06-04 · 344 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar corporation: all motorized equipped with norcold refer. change cooling unit heating element vendors; there is a new style electric heating element that must be used in certain new cooling units. *pe
Equipment 2008-06-02 · 343 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar corporation: all motorized rv. a thermal limit switch is added to certain 1200 lr, 1200 lrim, and 1201 lrim refrigerators to prevent possible excess or overheating conditions in the heater area of the cooling unit to exceed a certain level. *pe
What owners report
2011-06-20 · Exterior Lighting · 🔥 fire“exterior running lights catching on fire *tt…”
2009-07-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper · 19,186 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 newmar scottsdale rv. the contact stated that the brakes were failing. recall number 50901-c and nhtsa campaign id number 09v217000 (service brakes, hydraulic) state that the brakes will lock up and not release until they cool off. the brakes are located on a 2003 workhorse chassis. the vehicle was taken to an auto ce…”
2006-07-31 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 60,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the air intake located next to the engine consumes water in rainy weather which causes the engine to stall without warning. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who installed a bonnet around the air intake which extended the air intake. afterwards, the problem persisted. the instrument pane…”
2005-09-16 · Structure“dt the contact owns a 2004 newmar scottsdale. the motor home is on a workhorse chassis, and the instrument panel is supplied with a workhorse chassis , under the speedometer there is a led display panel which it tells the contact what gear he in as well as other data. the problem with this display is that it is very dim, making it difficult to…”
2004-02-03 · Electronic Stability Control:automatic (Asc) · 4,000 mi“at any speed, when vehicle hits a bump in the road it will cause the vehicle to pitch back and forth and rock from side to side. dealer claims that this is normal, and suggests that the consumer break the vehicle in. this pitching and rocking problem occurred several times since ownership of the vehicle. the dealer replaced the suspension once…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.