2021 NEWMAR NEW AIRE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 NEWMAR NEW AIRE has 1 complaint and 13 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners report an issue with the instrument cluster failing while driving. The cluster displayed distortion with moving bubbles inside, making it difficult to read the screen. The problem was reported to the dealer and manufacturer but was not diagnosed or repaired.
There are 13 recalls affecting various systems of the 2021 NEWMAR NEW AIRE. These recalls involve steering components, seats, brakes, instrument cluster, fuel system, and window adhesives. Each recall addresses different risks including loss of steering, fire hazards, brake malfunction, and window detachment.
Common Issues- Instrument cluster failure. The display distorts with moving bubbles, making it hard to read essential driving information.
- Steering fasteners. (NHTSA recall 22V166000) 1,277 vehicles affected. The upper bolt on the steering column may loosen, risking loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten bolts at no cost.
- Seat wiring. (NHTSA recall 22V234000) 4,961 vehicles affected. Wiring beneath seats may be insecure causing pinched wires and potential electrical short circuits. Dealers will secure wiring and add protective devices free of charge.
- Brake pedal assembly. (NHTSA recall 21V182000) 141 vehicles affected. Missing brake pedal return spring can keep brake lights on after release and cause brakes to stay engaged on towed vehicles. Dealers will inspect and install springs as needed for free.
- Instrument cluster blanking. (NHTSA recall 21V700000) 1,554 vehicles affected. Cluster may go blank intermittently while moving, hiding speed and warnings and raising crash risk. Software updates and ductwork adjustments will be performed at no charge.
- Diesel fuel rail leak. (NHTSA recalls 21V372000 and 21V506000) 1,294 and 1,737 vehicles affected respectively. Sealing washers may not seat properly causing fuel leaks that increase fire risk. Dealers or Cummins service centers will inspect and replace rails as required free of charge.
- Window adhesive failure. (NHTSA recall 21V571000) 4,106 vehicles affected. Adhesive bonding vented window portions may fail causing detachment and potential injury or crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace vents if necessary at no cost.
- Steering column shaft. (NHTSA recall 21V258000) 19 vehicles affected. Output shaft may be too short and disengage from input shaft causing steering loss. Dealers will inspect and replace columns if needed free of charge.
- Diesel fuel hose leak. (NHTSA recalls 21V604000 and 21V642000) 169 and 140 vehicles affected. Fuel hoses between pump and filter head may leak, increasing fire risk. Cummins will replace hoses with no charge.
Owners with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety-related defects involving this model may have rights under state lemon laws. It is advisable to review these rights and consider consulting legal professionals for guidance.
2021 NEWMAR NEW AIRE Summary
2021
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
15398
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 NEWMAR NEW AIRE
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 NEW AIRE
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 NEW AIRE
1294 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2019-2021 Ventana and 2021 New Aire motorhomes. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2021 NEWMAR NEW AIRE
1554 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 Ventana, and 2021 New Aire recreational vehicles. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
2021 NEWMAR NEW AIRE
141 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana motorhomes. The adjustable brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring. This may cause the brake lights to stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released. Also, in certain towed vehicles, the brakes may stay engaged after the brake pedal is released.
Risk: Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, brakes remaining unintentionally engaged on a towed vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
2021 NEWMAR NEW AIRE
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 NEW AIRE
19 vehicles affected
STEERING:COLUMN
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, New Aire, Ventana, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The steering output shaft may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.
Risk: Disengagement of the steering output shaft may result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 NEWMAR NEW AIRE
140 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2021 NEWMAR NEW AIRE
169 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana motorhomes equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2021 NEWMAR NEW AIRE
1737 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 New Aire, 2020-2022 Super Star, 2018-2021 Ventana, and Dutch Star vehicles equipped with certain Cummins diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Complaints
2021 NEWMAR NEW AIRE
ID: 2098891ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The contact owns a 2021 Newmar New Aire RV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was distorted with moving bubbles inside. The contact stated that due to the failure it was difficult to read the screen. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.