2007 Newmar Kountry Star Dp problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (1) · Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2011-04-12 · campaign 11V235000 · 5,486 vehicles
Defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200 SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Fix: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2010-09-30 · TSB-377 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar: warranty claim may be denied by evans tempcon, if warranty parts not replaced with original oem part. *pe
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
Electrical System:software 2008-03-24 · 338 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
[engine brake] light function was programmed (disabled) in [engine programming parameters]. *nj
What owners report
2009-10-22 · Electrical System · 8,800 mi“the vehicle's engine began to turn without the ignition key in place. the starter was ruined before attempts to disengage power to the starter were successful. the mechanic who replaced the starter believes the cause was water infiltration of bussman box where engine starter fuses and relays are located. a bussman box has been the subject of othe…”
2008-08-14 · Visibility · 4,000 mi“motor home is new. windshields wipers were turned on during a rain storm. on the first sweep both wiper arms extended too far to the left. drivers side wiper arm wrapped around the left side of the curved windshield while the passenger side wiper arm rotated approx 180 degrees. wipers arms froze in that position. wiper motor was burnt up, fuse was …”
2008-03-04 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light · 2,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 newmar kountry star diesel pushe. the abs warning indicator light illuminated, but there was no failure while driving and braking. the dealer replaced the abs sensors, in addition to other repairs. all the repairs that were made were unknown. the abs warning indicator light has illuminated again. the engine size and …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.