2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE
The 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (1 complaint), Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE, potentially affecting up to 41,291 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 09V217000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 2,578 vehicles affected
Defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING 2,578 MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSCH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF...
Consequence: THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY DETECT THE BRAKE DRAG BUT IF UNDETECTED THE TEMPERATURE INCREASE AT THE WHEEL END CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SOFT PEDAL CONDITIONS DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BOIL, AND POSSIBLE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE 09V-110. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
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 04V244000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 84 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence: THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: AMSAFE WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
View full details →Recall 05V109000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,738 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAY" AND STANDARD NO. 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." MODELS WITH ACTIA INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE INCORRECT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE CLUSTER SUCH THAT CERTAIN WARNINGS ARE NOT DISPLAYED.
Consequence: INCORRECT SOFTWARE MAY NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ILLUMINATE WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. THE STANDARDS REQUIRE DRIVER WARNING WHEN BRAKE FAILURE CODES ARE SET.
Remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7719.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAILING. RECALL NUMBER 50901-C AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V217000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) STATE THAT THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP AND NOT RELEASE UNTIL THEY COOL OFF. THE BRAKES ARE LOCATED ON A 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO CENTER AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CALIPER FAILED. THE MECHANIC HAS BEEN WAITING ON THE MANUFACTURER TO PROVIDE THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR, BUT THE CONTACT HAS BEEN WAITING OVER TWO WEEKS. WORKHORSE IS NOT CALLING THE AUTO CENTER OR THE CONTACT BACK WITH A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,186.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR INTAKE LOCATED NEXT TO THE ENGINE CONSUMES WATER IN RAINY WEATHER WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INSTALLED A BONNET AROUND THE AIR INTAKE WHICH EXTENDED THE AIR INTAKE. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ALSO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THESE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR INTAKE LOCATED NEXT TO THE ENGINE CONSUMES WATER IN RAINY WEATHER WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INSTALLED A BONNET AROUND THE AIR INTAKE WHICH EXTENDED THE AIR INTAKE. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ALSO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THESE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
DT THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE. THE MOTOR HOME IS ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS, AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS SUPPLIED WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS , UNDER THE SPEEDOMETER THERE IS A LED DISPLAY PANEL WHICH IT TELLS THE CONTACT WHAT GEAR HE IN AS WELL AS OTHER DATA. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS DISPLAY IS THAT IT IS VERY DIM, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHAT GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN AS WELL AS THE OTHER DATA THAT IT DISPLAYS. THE CONTACT KNOWS OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME TYPE OF COMPLAINT. HE WENT AND LOOKED AT A BRAND NEW 2005 MOTOR HOME AND HE TURNED THE LEVER THAT LED DISPLAY ON AND THAT ONE WAS DIM AS WELL. ALSO CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY WHERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND THEY WHERE REQUESTING NEW INSTRUMENT PANELS FROM WORKHORSE. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT SOME OF THE INSTRUMENT PANELS WERE SO BAD THAT ONE COULD NOT READ THEM AT ALL. THE CONTACT DID NOT BELIEVE THAT THE NEW ONES WERE ANY BETTER. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE EVER SINCE HE PURCHASED IT ON AUGUST 9, 2004.*AK
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Safety Rating for the 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE
- 1999 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE — 0 complaints
- 2000 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE — 0 complaints
- 2001 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE — 0 complaints
- 2002 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE — 0 complaints
- 2003 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE — 1 complaint
- 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE (current)
- 2005 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE — 2 complaints
- 2006 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE — 0 complaints
- 2007 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE — 0 complaints
- 2008 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE — 0 complaints
Other NEWMAR Models
- NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 208 total complaints
- NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 80 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