Newmar Kountry Star 2006
Model Kountry Star made in 2006 by Newmar got 4 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2006
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V354000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 308 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 08/08/2007 | 08/15/2007 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on spartan mm chassis with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, spilling oil and debris onto the roadway increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Newmar is working with spartan and cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 , spartan at 517-543-6400, or newmar at 1-574-773-7791. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Newmar recall no. spec 07008.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V366000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 06/01/2003 to 11/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 2192 | 10/23/2008 | ODI | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 07/17/2008 | 07/31/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Newmar is recalling 772 my 2004-2005 american star, kountry aire, mountain aire, my 2003-2006 kountry star, my 2007 x-aire fifth wheel trailers; my 2007 bay star, my 2004-2007 kountry star, my 2004-2006 mountain aire, my 2003-2005 scottsdale class a motor homes; and my 2004-2006 dutch star, my 2003-2006 kountry star, my 2004-2006 mountain aire diesel pusher motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Newmar is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V217000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 07/24/2000 to 03/18/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 2578 | 05/01/2009 | ODI | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 06/11/2009 | 06/11/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V280000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 99 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 07/26/2006 | 07/27/2006 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148). they will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts free of charge. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or newmar at 574-773-7791. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 343 | 06/02/2008 | 10025862 | 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 certa | 09/11/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||||
| 344 | 06/04/2008 | 10025861 | 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 | 09/11/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
| 306 | 12/06/2006 | 10022875 | Optical warning devices - turn signal stalk operation is awkward. spartan campaign tsb06-540-0002 mh586. *nj | 10/02/2007 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| TSB-372 | 04/30/2010 | 10034235 | 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 | 10/27/2010 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 341 | 05/23/2008 | 10025348 | Steering gear seal leaks fluid. *pe | 07/30/2008 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 337 | 03/24/2008 | 10024686 | 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 | 05/05/2008 | |