NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Newmar Kountry Star Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Newmar Kountry Star has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Newmar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Newmar Kountry Star. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Newmar Kountry Star owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Newmar Kountry Star, describing incidents dated August 3, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11609421 · Filed
The BrakeSync valve is located too close to the turbo charger. In hot weather and slow traffic or high engine load as when climbing long grades enough heat builds up to cause the high pressure hose from the air supply tank to the regulator valve to blow.
Wiring Under Seat Not Secured Properly
NHTSA #22V234000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported April 11, 2022 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 4,961 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.53% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified June 10, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Bolt On Steering Column Not Tightened Properly
NHTSA #22V166000 · Steering — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported March 17, 2022 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 1,277 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified May 16, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Window Adhesive Failure
NHTSA #21V571000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported July 27, 2021 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 4,106 vehicles
Repair completion: 67.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Newmar campaign 21E 047 · Owners notified September 10, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Loose Tie Rod Clamps
NHTSA #21V542000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported July 20, 2021 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Newmar campaign FL-888 · Owners notified February 9, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is FL-888.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Brake Light Switch Malfunction
NHTSA #21V082000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported February 17, 2021 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 1,370 vehicles
Repair completion: 56.93% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 12, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Caliper Mounting Bolt Not Tightened Properly
NHTSA #21V069000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported February 12, 2021 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 5 vehicles
Repair completion: 80% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Newmar campaign 21V-018 · Owners notified April 12, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
On behalf of Newmar, DTNA will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V-018.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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