2008 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
The 2008 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibility (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2008 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE, potentially affecting up to 35,844 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 15V752000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 465 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Essex motorhomes manufactured March 24, 2003, to March 7, 2007, and 2005-2007 London Aire motorhomes manufactured May 30, 2005, to October 23, 2006, and 2007-2008 Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured January 19, 2006, to February 27, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while...
Consequence: If the engine area is open and the cooling fan and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar service department at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan Chassis at 1-800-543-4277.
View full details →Recall 15V654000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 119 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Mountain Aire motorhomes manufactured October 16, 2006, to July 24, 2007, 2007-2008 Essex motorhomes manufactured November 1, 2006, to May 24, 2007 and 2007-2008 Dutch Star motorhomes manufactured October 12, 2006, to June 29, 2007. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting...
Consequence: If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Remedy: Newmar will notfy owners, and Spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end play, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or...
View full details →Recall 14V602000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 561 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Bay Star, Ventana VT/VL, Dutch Aire, Dutch Star, All-Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 16, 2007, to May 24, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw.
Consequence: A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
W/S WIPERS DO NOT CLEAN W/S AND WIPER ARM STRIPS OUT AT MOTOR AND COMPLETELY QUITS WORKING. HAS FAILED TO CLEAN W/S ON EVERY USE. HAS STRIP ARM ONCE IN JUNE 08. MFG. REPLACED WIPER ARM. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
- 2003 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 10 complaints
- 2004 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 7 complaints
- 2005 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 5 complaints
- 2006 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2007 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 1 complaint
- 2008 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE (current)
- 2009 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 0 complaints
- 2013 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