Newmar Mountain Aire Diesel Push 2007

Model Mountain Aire Diesel Push made in 2007 by Newmar got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, seat belts and suspension. There were some recalls concerningsteering, trailer hitches.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - COLUMN
06V217000NEWMAR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)2MFRNEWMAR CORPORATION06/19/200606/19/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes equipped with spartan steering columns, the steering column has an incorrect bushing that does not properly limit the travel of the steering column.
Consequence SummaryThe reduced engagement of the column tubing may limit the driver
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the bushing to increase the length of the engagement between the steering column tubes free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact newmar at 574-773-7791.
NotesNewmar recall no. 06014.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
TRAILER HITCHES
08V596000NEWMAR CORPORATIONfrom 12/01/2005 to 10/31/2008V (Vehicle)91301/21/2009MFRNEWMAR CORPORATION11/17/200811/17/2008
Defect SummaryNewmar is recalling 913 my 2007-2009 all star me, dutch star dp, my 2007-2008 kountry star dp, my 2007 mountain aire dp, and my 2009 dutch aire dp and ventana dp motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with putnam hitches. after some period of use, certain trailer hitches may develop stress fractures due to sharp radii and /or tool marking.
Consequence SummaryFractures in the suspect hitches may result in hitch separation, potentially resulting in injury and/or property damage.
Corrective SummaryNewmar is working with spartan who will replace the trailer hitch free of charge (please see 08v567). owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
NotesCustomers 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
33803/24/200810024681[engine brake] light function was programmed (disabled) in [engine programming parameters]. *nj05/05/2008
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
SUSPENSION - FRONT
TSB-34004/18/200810026546Newmar: popping or grinding noises in the front end when ifs suspension is articulating. *pe11/07/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY
08/08/200840001
 Heavy rainstorm, wipers running on high speed. passenger side wiper stops moving & impedes the drivers side wipers movement. visibility drops to nearly zero, and makes getting to a safe place to stop very difficult. rv manufacturer replaced the wiper motor/shaft & wiper arm as the splines were completely wiped smooth. happened again a year later. same scenario, same wiper. same damage to the wiper motor shaft splines & wiper arm splines. *tr