2000 NEWMAR MOTORHOME — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 NEWMAR MOTORHOME
The 2000 NEWMAR MOTORHOME has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilitywindshield (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 NEWMAR MOTORHOME
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 NEWMAR MOTORHOME, potentially affecting up to 1,512 vehicles.
Recall 00V254001 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MIS-ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT ATTACHES TO THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH. THE WIRE COULD RUB ON THE STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT AND A BLOWN FUSE, CAUSING A LOSS OF STOP LAMP FUNCTION.
Consequence: THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: FORD DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE WIRE HARNESS TO THE BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH.
View full details →Recall 00V273005 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 1,512 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: AM-SAFE IN NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS THAT THEY WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 NEWMAR MOTORHOME
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 NEWMAR MOTORHOME. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE WINDSHIELD BROKE TWICE. *MR WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, THE COACH HAD BROKEN TWO WINDSHIELDS WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF LEVELING, WHICH WAS DONE AUTOMATICALLY. THE FACTORY REPLACED THEM UNDER WARRANTY. THERE WAS CONSTANT CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE FACTORY FOR THE PAST YEAR AS THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER SOLVED DURING WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE FACTORY REPAIR IT AT A REDUCED PRICE. (MOUNTANAIRE) *SCC *JB
Safety Rating for the 2000 NEWMAR MOTORHOME
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 NEWMAR MOTORHOME in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 NEWMAR MOTORHOME
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 NEWMAR MOTORHOME
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR MOTORHOME
- 1999 NEWMAR MOTORHOME — 3 complaints
- 2000 NEWMAR MOTORHOME (current)
- 2001 NEWMAR MOTORHOME — 3 complaints
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