2013 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety systems and equipment malfunctions addressed by those recalls.
Eight recalls affect various systems on the 2013 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE including electrical components, equipment, steering, and safety devices. The recalls address risks ranging from cruise control and brake light failures to fire extinguisher defects and refrigerator door latch malfunctions.
Recalls- Vehicle speed control and brake lights. Recall 12V578000 affecting 626 vehicles involves connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, causing the cruise control to fail to disengage when brakes are applied and brake lights to fail. This increases crash risk. Freightliner dealers will inspect and correct the wiring. The recall started January 28, 2013.
- Microwave equipment malfunction. Recall 14V098000 affecting 599 vehicles covers Frigidaire KG series microwaves that may start on their own. This defect raises the risk of fire. Newmar notifies owners to address the issue. The recall began April 17, 2014.
- Refrigerator door latch failure. Recall 15V808000 covering 979 vehicles involves refrigerator door latches that may lock without operator knowledge, risking entrapment and injury. Owners will receive replacement latches that prevent automatic locking. Recall began January 24, 2016.
- Power steering hose routing. Recall 18V198000 impacting 2,139 vehicles addresses incorrectly routed power steering hoses that may rub the starter motor power stud, causing fluid leaks or electrical arcing. These hazards increase crash or fire risk. Freightliner dealers will reroute hoses. Recall began May 24, 2018.
- Fire extinguisher defects. Recall 17V809000 affecting 34,699 motorhomes including the Mountain Aire involves Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may clog, require excessive force to operate, or have nozzles detach, potentially leading to injury and unusable extinguishers. Owners are instructed to contact Kidde for replacements. The recall began February 7, 2018.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law and should consider consulting a qualified attorney to explore legal remedies.
2013 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
39042
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
2139 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Newmar Ventana, 2011-2017 Newmar Dutch Star, and 2011-2014 Newmar Mountain Aire vehicles, built on Freightliner XBR chassis and equipped with Cummins ISL engines. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
Risk: If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash or an electrical arc may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
2013 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
34699 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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 the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2013 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
979 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 King Aire, 2009-2014 Essex, 2011-2015 Mountain Aire, Ventana, and Dutch Star, 2012-2014 Ventana LE, 2012-2015 Canyon Star, and 2015 London Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Risk: If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
2013 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
599 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex recreational vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own.
Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
2013 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE
626 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Ventana Class A, Dutch Star Class A, and Mountain Aire Class A model motor homes manufactured from January 25, 2010, through September 19, 2012, built on Freightliner brand XB and XC custom chassis. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Risk: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.