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2022 Newmar Kountry Star Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Newmar Kountry Star has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Newmar dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Newmar Kountry Star. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2022 Newmar Kountry Star owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Newmar Kountry Star, describing incidents dated April 1, 2022 to September 20, 2022.

Most-cited components

Steering 3 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Lane Departure 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11535703 · Filed August 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Newmar Kountry Star RV. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bump in the roadway, the comfort drive feature failed to operate as designed. Due to the failure, excessive effort was needed to steer the RV. The contact stated that after restarting the…
ODI #11486255 · Filed September 25, 2022
The Comfort Drive system on the Kountry Star has failed 12 times in the first year (7500 miles). Eleven of the faults have been while driving and once while sitting still. Vehicle was checked by Freightliner shop who in turn spoke to Newmar. Newmar advice was the system was functioning properly! On…
ODI #11471882 · Filed June 30, 2022
Four times since taking possession of this 2022 RV, a red warning was displayed on the screen saying “Park Brake Not Set”. This requires the operator to insure the brake is actually set, chock tires and act to prevent movement. This exposes the operator and those nearby to potential injury or death…

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Propane Leak Can Cause a Fire

NHTSA #22V584000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported August 4, 2022 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 1,060 vehicles

Repair completion: 66.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified September 30, 2022

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Mountain Aire, Dutch Star, Ventana, 2021-2023 Bay Star, Canyon Star, and 2022-2023 Kountry Star, and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.

Safety consequence

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 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.

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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2022 Newmar Kountry Star. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Newmar Kountry Star.

Steering; Electrical System

ODI #11535703

Incident: April 1, 2022 · Filed: August 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Newmar Kountry Star RV. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bump in the roadway, the comfort drive feature failed to operate as designed. Due to the failure, excessive effort was needed to steer the RV. The contact stated that after restarting the RV, the feature was reset and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the feature was reprogrammed; however, the failure returned soon after service. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The RV was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

Steering; Lane Departure

ODI #11486255

Incident: September 20, 2022 · Filed: September 25, 2022

The Comfort Drive system on the Kountry Star has failed 12 times in the first year (7500 miles). Eleven of the faults have been while driving and once while sitting still. Vehicle was checked by Freightliner shop who in turn spoke to Newmar. Newmar advice was the system was functioning properly! On a 1200 mile trip earlier this month the system failed 3 separate times. When faults are thrown, an error is displayed on dash staring, “Steering Effort CTRL Disabled”. Suddenly it appears to NOT have power steering. Under a stand an occasional fault however this is excessive and presents a danger.

Steering; Service Brakes

ODI #11471882

Incident: June 30, 2022 · Filed: June 30, 2022

Four times since taking possession of this 2022 RV, a red warning was displayed on the screen saying “Park Brake Not Set”. This requires the operator to insure the brake is actually set, chock tires and act to prevent movement. This exposes the operator and those nearby to potential injury or death. In addition, the “Steering Effort Control Disabled” yellow warning appears with the previous warning. Freightliner and Newmar states that a red warning requires immediate corrective action. While this problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center, multiple owners of this model year have stated this occurs. This vehicle has not been inspected as the dealership advised to just “monitor’ the problem and log any reoccurrence. Warnings in red and yellow appeared on Feb 11, 2022, April 34, 2022 and June 30 2022. Photos of both warnings are uploaded.

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