1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
The 1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentotherlabels (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, potentially affecting up to 40,274 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 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 1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentotherlabels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH PARKING BRAKE ON IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 3 DAYS . PARKING BRAKES FAILED AN THE MOTORHOME ROLLED OFF MY DRIVEWAY AND INTO THE YARD HITTING ONE OF MY OTHER VEHICLES. AFTER CONTACTING NEWMAR AND FREIGHTLINER I WAS INFORMED THAT A PRESSURE SWITCH HAD FAILED AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO RELEASE. WHAT IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT A GAS STATION WITH MY FAMILY IN IT. THE LIGHTS IN THE DASHBOARD INDICATE THE PARKING BRAKES ARE INGUAGED BUT THERE ARE NO BRAKES. THE PART FREIGHTLINER SAID FAILED IS 06-32698-000 SWITCH-PRESSURE
THE GVW IS 20,000 LBS., THE MANUFACTURES SHIPPING WEIGHT WITH STATED OPTIONS IS 18,160 LBS, BUT ACTUAL SHIPPING WEIGHT IS 19,400 LBS AND WITH ADDITIONAL LOADING GAS, WATER AND PERSONAL ITEMS THE VEHICLE IS OVER WEIGHT.
THE GVW IS 20,000 LBS., THE MANUFACTURES SHIPPING WEIGHT WITH STATED OPTIONS IS 18,160 LBS, BUT ACTUAL SHIPPING WEIGHT IS 19,400 LBS AND WITH ADDITIONAL LOADING GAS, WATER AND PERSONAL ITEMS THE VEHICLE IS OVER WEIGHT.
THE GVW IS 20,000 LBS., THE MANUFACTURES SHIPPING WEIGHT WITH STATED OPTIONS IS 18,160 LBS, BUT ACTUAL SHIPPING WEIGHT IS 19,400 LBS AND WITH ADDITIONAL LOADING GAS, WATER AND PERSONAL ITEMS THE VEHICLE IS OVER WEIGHT.
Safety Rating for the 1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
- 1991 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 1 complaint
- 1994 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 0 complaints
- 1995 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 4 complaints
- 1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE (current)
- 1997 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 0 complaints
- 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 2 complaints
- 1999 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 1 complaint
- 2000 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 15 complaints
- 2001 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 9 complaints
Other NEWMAR Models
- NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 208 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
- NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — 14 total complaints