2007 Newmar Kountry Star problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor (1) · Equipment (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel (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 (6)
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
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid 2008-05-23 · 341 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
steering gear seal leaks fluid. *pe
Unknown Or Other 2008-03-24 · 337 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discoloration in the refrigerator enclosure wall adjacent to the flue exhaust on norcold 1200lr refrigerators. concern is that the discoloration is due to exposure to heat from the flue. *nj
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2006-12-06 · 306 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
optical warning devices - turn signal stalk operation is awkward. spartan campaign tsb06-540-0002 mh586. *nj
What owners report
2021-08-17 · Equipment · 75,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 newmar kountry star. the contact stated that three of the four mounting bolts on the satellite dish were fractured. the contact decided to remove the satellite dish to prevent a potential failure. the contact initially notified the vehicle manufacturer of the failure and referred him to the maker of the satellite dish. the s…”
2007-08-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel“2007 newmar kountry star. spartan motors inc safety recall on engines. customer want them to redo the recall**nar**cc *jb…”
2006-11-09 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor“2007 newmar kountry star windshield wipers inoperative. *ts the coach has a one piece windshield. the windshield wipers on the driver's side will not remain in contact with the windshield when there is the slightest wind. this caused poor visibility.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.