Newmar Mountain Aire 2001

Model Mountain Aire made in 2001 by Newmar got 9 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
07V075000NEWMAR CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1997 to 05/31/2003V (Vehicle)1619001/30/2008MFRNEWMAR CORPORATION03/05/200703/05/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryRelease of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryNewmar 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.
NotesCustomers 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
00V315000NEWMAR CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/2000 to 08/31/2000V (Vehicle)126310/23/2000MFRNEWMAR CORPORATION10/07/200010/26/2000571301
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryFuel leakage in the presence to an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the fuel vent hose.
NotesOwner 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
09V217000NEWMAR CORPORATIONfrom 07/24/2000 to 03/18/2009V (Vehicle)257805/01/2009ODINEWMAR CORPORATION06/11/200906/11/2009
Defect SummaryNewmar 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwners 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 .
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
03V064000NEWMAR CORPORATIONfrom 08/31/1999 to 09/26/2002V (Vehicle)122704/14/2003MFRNEWMAR CORPORATION03/26/200303/17/2003571105 S5.3
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryIn 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers 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
08V025000NEWMAR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)5575ODINEWMAR CORPORATION01/24/200801/24/2008
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryOverheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryNewmar 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)
NotesNewmar 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEAT BELTS
TSB-37204/30/201010034235Newmar 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 motorized10/27/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT
06/08/200516000107/10/2001
 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
10000405/31/2002
 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
05/04/201147340
 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. thanks, edward
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
111/01/2000
 Coach 97545 mountain aire rv. the revreational vehicle was built on a ford frame and cannot be fixed. *mr *cb *jb
TIRES
10000405/31/2002
 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
WHEELS
10000405/31/2002
 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

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