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2019 Newmar Newaire

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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 Jul 2, 2020
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 Apr 11, 2022
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 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Newmar Newaire, most frequently naming the exterior lighting category. 8 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 12 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

  • Exterior lighting4100.0%

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

8 campaigns cover this model year

View all 8

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
22V234000

SEATS

Apr 11, 2022
4,961 units potentially affected
The defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.
The risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Newmar CorporationView on NHTSA.gov
21V571000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE

Jul 27, 2021
4,106 units potentially affected
The defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
The risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.
Newmar CorporationManufacturer number 21E 047View on NHTSA.gov
20V509000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Aug 27, 2020
732 units potentially affected
The defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Essex and New Aire, 2019 Dutch Star, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and Ventana motorhomes. The instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
The risk: Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Newmar will notify owner, and dealers will update the software and processor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2020. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Newmar CorporationManufacturer number 20V-485View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Exterior lighting
Filed Jul 2, 2020

DASH LIGHTING BRIGHTNESS CANNOT BE DIMMED SUFFICIENTLY TO PREVENT A HAZARDOUS CONDITION WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT.

NHTSA ID
11337159
Incident
Oct 23, 2019
Exterior lighting
Filed Apr 23, 2020

DIGITAL DASH IS VERY BRIGHT FOR NIGHTTIME DRIVING. THERE IS NO WAY TO DIM THE DISPLAY ENOUGH.

NHTSA ID
11322046
Incident
Sep 1, 2018
Mileage
1,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Dec 10, 2018

THE DIGITAL DASH, EVEN AT THE DIMMEST SETTING, IS SO BRIGHT IT IMPAIRS NIGHT VISION AND MAKES NIGHT DRIVING DANGEROUS. A FREIGHTLINER REPRESENTATIVE I SPOKE TO SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT AND MOST DRIVERS JUST PUT A RAG OVER IT AT NIGHT.

NHTSA ID
11157247
Incident
Nov 30, 2018
Mileage
50 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Dec 4, 2018

THE FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS IN MY MOTORHOME INCLUDES A DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL. AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL NOT DIM ENOUGH, CAUSING GLARE AND MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. I BELIVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED.

NHTSA ID
11155876
Incident
Dec 2, 2018
Mileage
3,600 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

22V 234

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Ford Chassis. On certain Newmar Class A motorhomes, the wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which may lead to a pinched wire in the seat/slide adjustment mechanism.

21V571

ENGINE; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Lippert (Newmar’s window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 and 08/13/2020, which were used on various coach models during the affected period. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail. Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

20V509

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

Daimler Trucks North America LLC, has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA # 20V 485). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing NHTSA Recall # 20V 509, TC # 2020-393.

20V 421

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

Daimler Trucks North America LLC, has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis NHTSA # 20V 404. In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing NHTSA Recall # 20V 421

19V 426

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Daimler Trucks North America LLC has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA # 18V 582 ). In response, Newmar is releasing NHTSA # 19V 426.

PIB 541

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Some coaches equipped with both the SilverLeaf system and a TRC transfer switch (model 40350RVC-40350RVC3) may receive a warning on the SilverLeaf touchscreen that reads “transfer switch 0-0 failure unknown.” This is a false warning caused by the TRC transfer switch program code.

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 Newaire by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026100—
2025000—
2024000—
2023210—
2022150—
20213100—
2020440—
2019Viewing480—
20188100—
2017020—
2016020—
2015010—
2014010—
2013010—
2012010—
2011010—
2010010—
2009010—
2008010—
2007010—
2006010—
2005010—
2004010—
2003010—
2002021—
2001121—

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.