2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE
The 2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE, potentially affecting up to 56,464 vehicles.
Recall 17V809000 — EQUIPMENT
| 34,699 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 07V075000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 16,190 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 08V025000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 5,575 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: 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,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Safety Rating for the 2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE
- 1995 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — 1 complaint
- 1996 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — 0 complaints
- 1997 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — 5 complaints
- 1998 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — 1 complaint
- 1999 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — 1 complaint
- 2000 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE (current)
- 2001 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — 1 complaint
- 2002 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — 1 complaint
- 2005 NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — 1 complaint
Other NEWMAR Models
- NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 208 total complaints
- NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 80 total complaints
- NEWMAR BAY STAR — 57 total complaints
- NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR — 54 total complaints
- NEWMAR LONDON AIRE — 32 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEW AIRE — 28 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEWMAR — 23 total complaints
- NEWMAR VENTANA — 20 total complaints