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2001 Newmar Mountain Aire

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 5, 2014
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Dec 15, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, fuel system and electrical categories. 7 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified222.2%
  • Fuel system222.2%
  • Electrical111.1%
  • Body & structure111.1%
  • Tires & wheels111.1%
  • Engine111.1%
  • Brakes111.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

7 campaigns cover this model year

View all 7

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V809000

EQUIPMENT

Dec 15, 2017
34,699 units potentially affected
The 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 assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: 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.
Newmar CorporationManufacturer number 17E-062View on NHTSA.gov
15V829000

STEERING

Dec 9, 2015
1,920 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Newmar CorporationManufacturer number 15V 633View on NHTSA.gov
09V217000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Jun 11, 2009
2,578 units potentially affected
The defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING 2,578 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.
The risk: THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
NEWMAR CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalEngineFuel system
Filed Oct 5, 2014

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. ENGINE STARTED NORMALLY AND I TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE. AFTER 20 MILES WITH NO ISSUES I ATTEMPTED AN ACCELERATION AND AGAIN IT LOST POWER, SKIPPING/MISSING AND BACKFIRED. PULLED INTO A REST AREA AND SHUT DOWN FOR 20 MINUTES. ON RESTART A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. OBDII INDICATED THAT IT WAS A P0342 CRANKSHAFT POSITION INDICATOR SENSOR ISSUE. A MECHANIC INDICATED THAT GM DID A RECALL ON THE 2001 8.1L VORTEC FOR THIS ISSUE AND THAT THIS SHOULD HAVE EXTENDED TO THE WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS WITH THE SAME ENGINE BUT DIDN'T. I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD HAVE EXTENDED TO ALL 2001 8.1L ENGINES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AS IT LEADS TO AN UNSAFE SITUATION WHERE THE VEHICLE FAILS TO ACCELERATE OR STALLS WHEN MERGING OR PASSING. ADDITIONALLY, THE SHUTDOWN OF THE ENGINE REMOVES THE POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING CREATING AN INCREASED HAZARD TO THE OCCUPANTS AND THOSE AROUND THE VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10641506
Incident
Jun 20, 2014
Mileage
24,116 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 11, 2011

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 AS DIRECTED IN THE RECALL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND LET ME KNOW YOUR FINDINGS. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
10418562
Incident
May 4, 2011
Mileage
47,340 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Dec 22, 2006

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.

NHTSA ID
10176835
Incident
Jun 8, 2005
Mileage
16,000 mi
Fuel systemOther / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Oct 27, 2003

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

NHTSA ID
10044839
Mileage
10,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Aug 7, 2003

COACH 97545 MOUNTAIN AIRE RV. THE REVREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS BUILT ON A FORD FRAME AND CANNOT BE FIXED. *MR *CB *JB

NHTSA ID
10032403

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIB 494

EQUIPMENT

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.

TSB-372

SEAT BELTS

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

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Newmar Mountain Aire by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026000—
2025000—
2024000—
2023020—
2022250—
2021060—
2020070—
20194150—
20181160—
20170110—
2016080—
2015160—
2014190—
2013050—
2012050—
2011050—
2010020—
2009020—
2008140—
2007160—
2006030—
2005490—
20047110—
200310130—
20028110—
2001Viewing570—
2000770—
1999140—
1998240—
1997040—
1996220—
1995320—
1994010—
1991111—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.