1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
The 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, STEERING, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, potentially affecting up to 58,384 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 15V829000 — STEERING
| 1,920 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Consequence: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number...
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 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CHECKED YOUR WEB SITE FOR RECALL ON MY MOTORHOME THERE IS A RECALL ON STEERING GEAR BRACKET' I CALLED NEWMAR WAS FIRST TOLD TO TAKE MOTORHOME TO MID TN IN NASHVILLE. CALLED THEM TODAY TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT THEY TOLD ME NEWMAR HAD NOT CONTACTED THEM AND THERE WAS NO RECALL CALLED NEWMAR BACK THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL. I ASKED WHY I WAS TOLD LAST WEEK THEIR WAS! IS THEIR A RECALL OR NOT? I FEEL A LITTLE INSECURE DRIVING THINKING MY STEERING GEAR IS GOING TO BREAK. HELP
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WOULD NOT REMAIN TIGHTLY SECURED WITHIN THE FRAME. A SPECIALIZED WINDSHIELD INSTALLER REPOSITIONED THE WINDSHIELD THREE TIMES YET THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Safety Rating for the 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
- 1994 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 0 complaints
- 1995 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 4 complaints
- 1996 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 4 complaints
- 1997 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 0 complaints
- 1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE (current)
- 1999 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 1 complaint
- 2000 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 15 complaints
- 2001 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 9 complaints
- 2002 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 8 complaints
- 2003 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 10 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