Newmar Mountain Aire 2000
Model Mountain Aire made in 2000 by Newmar got 14 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2000
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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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V227000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 11/10/1999 to 06/02/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 198 | 08/31/2000 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 08/16/2000 | 08/30/2000 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. incorrect information has been used on the vehicle identification number (vin) tag. the tag shows tires information located under cold inflation pressure as 131 psi for the front and 123 psi for the rear. the maximum tire inflation pressure for the rim is 120 psi. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The rim could possibly fail, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New tags will be sent to owners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2000.owners who do not receive the free replacement label within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V075000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 04/01/1997 to 05/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 16190 | 01/30/2008 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 03/05/2007 | 03/05/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain class a and diesel pusher motor homes and fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, 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 | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Newmar will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). 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 you 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V315000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 01/01/2000 to 08/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1263 | 10/23/2000 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 10/07/2000 | 10/26/2000 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: front and rear engine motor homes built on ford, spartan and workhorse chassis. all front engine class a motor homes built on ford and workhorse chassis were manufactured from january 1, through august 31, 2000. all rear engine motor homes built on spartan chassis were built from february 23 through august 31, 2000. these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. an incorrect vent hose was installed on the fill nozzle to the fuel tank. the hose can break down allowing fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence to an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel vent hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during october 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V064000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | from 08/31/1999 to 09/26/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1227 | 04/14/2003 | MFR | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 03/26/2003 | 03/17/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will revise the brake warning lamp circuit. owner notification began april 14, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V025000 | NEWMAR CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 5575 | ODI | NEWMAR CORPORATION | 01/24/2008 | 01/24/2008 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain class a motor homes constructed on ford f-53ty1 and p131 motor home chassis and equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Newmar is working with ford in conducting this recall. ford will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or newmar at 574-773-7791. (note: also see ford recalls 05v017, 05v388, and 06v286) | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Newmar recall no. 05s28.customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 1 | |||
| The battery would not charge. nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 1 | |||
| The wiring and hoses are not tightly secured on the chassis. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 1 | |||
| The wiring and hoses are not tightly secured on the chassis. nlm | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 1 | |||
| The back up camera does not work making it difficult to back up. nlm | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - SLIDE-IN CAMPER | |||
| 1 | |||
| The slide out room is off balance. nlm | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Dometic refrigerator failed customer stated that she was denied reimbursement for damages done due to the refrigerator leaking**nar**cc the consumer stated the refrigerator leaked coolant near the electrical heater. the consumer believed she was denied because the failure occurred prior to the arbitrary cut-off for reimbursement. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2006 | 2 | ||
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 mountain aire rv made by newmar with a dometic refrigerator, model# ndr1062, serial# 95200085. on 2 occasions the refrigerator leaked coolant. the refrigerator was repaired on both occasions at the contact's expense. the contact no longer used the refrigerator due to the safety fire risk related to the recall. the owner attempted to contact dometic and was unable to leave a message. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The refrigerator is inoperative. nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| When motorhome was driven in the rain intake manifold malfunctioned, allowing water to enter into air cleaner which caused vehicle to die out without prior warning. consumer has contacted dealer several times for replacement parts, parts were not available. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 1 | 03/30/2001 | |
| The gross weight is 21260 chassis rear axle is rated at 13500 and is loaded at 14360 without full liquid load, the front is rated at 7000 and is loaded at 6900 without a driver or passenger, the rear shocks are compressed and allow no damping action at this time, the ford technician verified that the coach was built too heavy for the ford chassis, newmar is now willing to put a spring under the chassis however if the vehicle was not built properly at the time of assembly the consumer is wondering how a spring is going to make the vehicle safe now. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| The rv was misaligned. nlm | |||
| When vehicle is being driven it severely veers to the right. also, bounces up and down which causes loss of vehicle control. consumer states that problem exisst due to the gross vehicle weight. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| The windshield cracked and started to come out on the driver's side and all along the top and on the corner of the passenger side. nlm | |||
| 05/25/2000 | 5 | 12/31/1999 | |
| Motorhome front windshield has started to come out across the top and down the sides, has had to be replaced 4 times and is now happening again. *jb | |||