2021 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to steering components, brake systems, seat wiring, and window adhesives according to recall data.
There are seven recalls affecting several systems including steering, brakes, seats, lighting, and structural components related to window adhesives.
Recalls- Steering fasteners. Recall 22V166000 affects 1,277 vehicles due to improperly tightened upper bolts on the steering column that may loosen, risking loss of steering control and a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten bolts for free. Owner notification began May 16, 2022.
- Seat wiring. Recall 22V234000 covers 4,961 vehicles where wiring under seats may be improperly secured, leading to pinched wires and electrical shorts that increase fire risk. Dealers inspect, secure wiring, and add circuit protection at no charge. Owner letters mailed starting June 10, 2022.
- Brake light switch. Recall 21V082000 involves 1,370 vehicles with brake light switches that may chafe against the windshield wiper mechanism causing brake lights to fail, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace switches as needed free of charge. Recall started April 12, 2021.
- Brake caliper bolts. Recall 21V069000 affects 5 vehicles where one of six driver-side brake caliper bolts may be loose, decreasing brake effectiveness and raising crash risk. Dealers inspect and repair at no cost. Recall began April 12, 2021.
- Tie rod clamps. Recall 21V542000 covers 11 vehicles with potentially loose tie rod clamps that could lead to broken or detached tie rods and steering loss. Dealers will replace clamp bolts and nuts free of charge. Owner notification began February 9, 2022.
- Window adhesive failure. Recall 21V571000 affects 4,106 vehicles with adhesive bonding vented window portions that may fail, causing window detachment and increased crash or injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace vents if necessary at no cost. Notification started September 10, 2021.
- Structural adhesive failure. Same as above recall 21V571000, this addresses adhesive failure in vented window structures causing risk of detachment. Repair procedures and notifications are the same as the window adhesive recall.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recall issues on a 2021 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. These laws could provide remedies for persistent defects impacting vehicle safety or reliability.
2021 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
11730
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR
1277 vehicles affected
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.
Risk: Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
2021 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR
4961 vehicles affected
SEATS
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2021 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR
1370 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Kountry Star and 2017-2021 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake light switch may chafe against the windshield wiper mechanism, which could damage the brake light switch or it's wiring, and cause the brake lights to not illuminate.
Risk: If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR
4106 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR
5 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Kountry Star and Ventana motorhomes. One of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.
Risk: The loose bolt could result in the loosening of other caliper bolts. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR
11 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kountry Star and 2021 Ventana motorhomes. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Risk: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.