2007 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE Recalls (6)

Campaign:
06V280000 on 07/26/2006
Component:
Steering
Affected:
99
Defect:
Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
Consequence:
This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
08V366000 on 07/30/2008
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
05/31/2003 - 11/29/2006
Affected:
2,192
Defect:
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:
If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
14V602000 on 09/28/2014
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
01/15/2007 - 05/23/2012
Affected:
561
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 bay star, ventana vt/vl, dutch aire, dutch star, all-star, mountain aire, and essex motorhomes manufactured january 16, 2007, to may 24, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw.
Consequence:
A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. the recall began november 6, 2014. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V654000 on 10/13/2015
Component:
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Manufactured:
10/15/2006 - 06/23/2007
Affected:
119
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 mountain aire motorhomes manufactured october 16, 2006, to july 24, 2007, 2007-2008 essex motorhomes manufactured november 1, 2006, to may 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 dutch star motorhomes manufactured october 12, 2006, to june 29, 2007. the affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
Consequence:
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Correction:
Newmar will notfy owners, and spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2015. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. newmar's recall number is 15v-548.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V752000 on 11/12/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:
01/18/2006 - 02/26/2007
Affected:
465
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 essex motorhomes manufactured march 24, 2003, to march 7, 2007, and 2005-2007 london aire motorhomes manufactured may 30, 2005, to october 23, 2006, and 2007-2008 mountain aire motorhomes manufactured january 19, 2006, to february 27, 2007. in the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Consequence:
If the engine area is open and the cooling fan and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and spartan dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2016. owners may contact newmar service department at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V809000 on 12/19/2017
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
07/23/1997 - 11/02/2017
Affected:
34,699
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. a list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v809-2309.pdf. these motorhomes are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2018. owners may contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information or owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. newmar's number for this recall is 17e-062.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2007 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE TSBs (11)

Bulletin:
306
Component:
126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
Summary:
Optical warning devices - turn signal stalk operation is awkward. spartan campaign tsb06-540-0002 mh586. *nj
Bulletin:
337
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
341
Component:
015300 steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
Summary:
Steering gear seal leaks fluid. *pe
Bulletin:
344
Component:
351000 equipment:recreational vehicle
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
343
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
TSB-340
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Newmar: popping or grinding noises in the front end when "ifs" suspension is articulating. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-372
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
TSB-396
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Newmar corp.: on some manufactured chassis, the ratio valve control port diaphragms, air is escaping and there may exist a potential defect. models 2004-2012 king aire, mountain aire, essex. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB 437
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes built on spartan chassis. this recall is the result of information provided to newmar by spartan motors. nhtsa # 15v 752 tc # 2015
Bulletin:
TSB 432
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Spartan motors usa, inc. (spartan) has decided a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain incomplete motor home chassis. newmar corp. has built on these chassis. the list of specific newmar affected units is attached.
Bulletin:
PIB 494
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
If the coach's hwh leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. a ground cable may also be installed to improve the overall grou

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