2007 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Visibility (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 (4)
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
Suspension:front 2008-04-18 · TSB-340 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar: popping or grinding noises in the front end when "ifs" suspension is articulating. *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
2021-04-24 · Visibility/Wiper · 19,565 mi“windshield wiper strips out and has done so more than once, of course this happened while in heavy traffic with heavy rain on the drivers side. i was able to eventually safely pull to the side of the roadway and reattach it stay together until i go to next town. but you here of this happening to far to many n motorhome owners and it is very danger…”
2008-08-17 · Visibility · 4,000 mi“heavy rainstorm, wipers running on high speed. passenger side wiper stops moving & impedes the drivers side wipers movement. visibility drops to nearly zero, and makes getting to a safe place to stop very difficult. rv manufacturer replaced the wiper motor/shaft & wiper arm as the splines were completely wiped smooth. happened again a year l…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.