2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
The 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE has received a total of 0 safety complaints 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, STEERING.
Recalls for the 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, potentially affecting up to 36,990 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 08V366000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 2,192 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 06V280000 — STEERING
| 99 vehicles affected
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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE.
Safety Rating for the 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
- 2001 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 9 complaints
- 2002 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 8 complaints
- 2003 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 10 complaints
- 2004 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 7 complaints
- 2005 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 5 complaints
- 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE (current)
- 2007 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 1 complaint
- 2008 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 1 complaint
- 2009 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 0 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