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2005 Newmar Mountain Aire Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2005 Newmar Mountain Aire owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire, describing incidents dated July 7, 2005 to January 4, 2016.

Most-cited components

Steering 2 complaints
Structure 2 complaints
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10861708 · Filed April 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NUMBER: 15V829000 (STEERING) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME…
ODI #10426050 · Filed September 14, 2011
2005 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE MOTORHOME. CONSUMER STATES WHILE CLEANING FRONT WINDOWS HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE TOP CORNER WAS OUT OF THE MOLDING. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING TO THE REPAIR SHOP, HE COULD FEEL AIR COMING IN THE FRONT WINDOW. THE MECHANIC FOUND BOTH FRONT WINDSHIELDS HAD COME…
ODI #10335913 · Filed June 8, 2010
2005 NEMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE MOTORHOME. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING LOOSE STEERING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT. THE REPAIRS ONLY LASTED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. *JB

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V809000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported December 15, 2017 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 34,699 vehicles

Repair completion: 6.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 17E-062 · Owners notified February 7, 2018 · Vehicles built July 24, 1997 – November 3, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.

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.

Steering Gear Mounting Bracket may Crack

NHTSA #15V829000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported December 9, 2015 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 1,920 vehicles

Repair completion: 7.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 15V 633 · Owners notified January 4, 2016 · Vehicles built January 5, 1997 – May 26, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.

Safety consequence

A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's number for this recall is 15V 633.

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.

PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR FIREPLACE

NHTSA #10V434000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported September 22, 2010 · NEWMAR CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 435 vehicles

Owners notified April 6, 2011 · Vehicles built August 16, 2001 – June 2, 2010 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.

Safety consequence

AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

NHTSA #08V366000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 17, 2008 · NEWMAR CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 2,192 vehicles

Owners notified October 23, 2008 · Vehicles built June 1, 2003 – November 30, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

NEWMAR IS RECALLING 772 MY 2004-2005 AMERICAN STAR, KOUNTRY AIRE, MOUNTAIN AIRE, MY 2003-2006 KOUNTRY STAR, MY 2007 X-AIRE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS; MY 2007 BAY STAR, MY 2004-2007 KOUNTRY STAR, MY 2004-2006 MOUNTAIN AIRE, MY 2003-2005 SCOTTSDALE CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; AND MY 2004-2006 DUTCH STAR, MY 2003-2006 KOUNTRY STAR, MY 2004-2006 MOUNTAIN AIRE DIESEL PUSHER MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Safety consequence

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

STEERING GEAR SPACER/FREIGHTLINER/ZF

NHTSA #08V015000 · Steering — Gear Box (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) · NHTSA notice

Reported January 11, 2008 · NEWMAR CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 126 vehicles

Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER VCL OR XC CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS, THESE GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATING BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATING BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.

Safety consequence

THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-343) AND WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT/WORKHORSE

NHTSA #06V280000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported July 26, 2006 · NEWMAR CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 99 vehicles

Defect description

CERTAIN CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE SPLINE CAN STRIP WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.

Safety consequence

THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148). THEY WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6773 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

PRESSURE GAUGE FALSE READING

NHTSA #05V263000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply · NHTSA notice

Reported June 2, 2005 · NEWMAR CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 2,127 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AMETEK NGI GAUGES, THE AIR GAUGES ARE NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND THE LOW AIR WARNING INDICATOR MAY BE ACTIVATED WHEN ACTUAL AIR RESERVOIR PRESSURE READINGS ARE BELOW THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD REQUIRED RANGE OF 60 TO 65PSI.

Safety consequence

THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING, THUS THROWING THE PASSENGER FORWARD, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

SPARTAN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HARNESS JUMPER CABLE TO EACH AIR SENDER. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 800-543-4277 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7719.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

BURNER TUBES/VEHICLE SYSTEMS/WEBASTO

NHTSA #05V170000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported April 25, 2005 · NEWMAR CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 935 vehicles

Vehicles built December 1, 2002 – April 1, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.

Safety consequence

SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7719.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

NEWMAR/VIN TAG

NHTSA #04V459000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported September 17, 2004 · NEWMAR CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 108 vehicles

Owners notified October 22, 2004

Defect description

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, DURING THE MODEL YEAR CHANGE, TWO POSITIONS IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) WERE NOT CORRECTLY CHANGED TO INDICATE A NEW MODEL YEAR. THEREFORE, THE VIN TAG ILLUSTRATES AN INCORRECT VIN NUMBER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPRINT AND INSTALL NEW FEDERAL VIN TAGS. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEWMAR CORPORATION AT 1-574-773-7791.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire.

Steering

ODI #10861708

Incident: January 4, 2016 · Filed: April 27, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NUMBER: 15V829000 (STEERING) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Visibility; Structure

ODI #10426050

Incident: July 11, 2011 · Filed: September 14, 2011

2005 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE MOTORHOME. CONSUMER STATES WHILE CLEANING FRONT WINDOWS HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE TOP CORNER WAS OUT OF THE MOLDING. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING TO THE REPAIR SHOP, HE COULD FEEL AIR COMING IN THE FRONT WINDOW. THE MECHANIC FOUND BOTH FRONT WINDSHIELDS HAD COME OUT OF THE SEALS. THE FRAME ON TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD WASN'T PUT TOGETHER WELL. *JB

Steering

ODI #10335913

Incident: June 8, 2010 · Filed: June 8, 2010

2005 NEMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE MOTORHOME. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING LOOSE STEERING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT. THE REPAIRS ONLY LASTED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. *JB

Structure

ODI #10129246

Incident: July 7, 2005 · Filed: July 18, 2005

WHEN CHANGING MY OIL IN THE MOTOR HOME , I WAS LOOKING AT THE COMPONETS OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THAT THE RIGHT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT WAS MISSING ONE BOLT COMPLETELY AND THE OTHER ONE WAS JUST HANGING BY A FEW THREADS. MY FAMILY AND I HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A TRIP TO PENNSLYVANIA , IF THE ENGINE HAD FALLEN WHILE WE WERE ON THE ROAD IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A WRECK. I CONTACTED THE COMPANY (NEWMAR) AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE, THAT WORKHORSE, THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CHASSIS WAS. I CONTACTED WORKHORSE AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM AND THEY DIDN'T SEEM VERY CONCERNED. THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED. I TOLD THEM THAT I HAD ALREADY FIXED IT MYSELF. I ALSO CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE MOTOR HOME AND TOLD THEM ABOUT IT AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WASN'T THEIR PROBLEM AND THAT THEY WERE ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COACH PART OF THE MOTOR HOME. I WAS NOT LOOKING FOR A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM, I JUST WANTED THEM TO RECOGNIZE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND TO NOTIFY WHOMEVER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT AND HOPEFULLY IT WOULDN'T CAUSE A PROBLEM FOR SOMEONE ELSE. THE PRECEIVED LACK OF CONCERN ON THEIR PART WAS UPSETTING AS IT PUT MY FAMILY AT RISK. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AT THIS COMPLAINT AND I HOPE YOU CAN CALL TO THE ATTENTION OF WHICHEVER PARTY IS RESPONSIBLE THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF NOT CHECKING ON THE ASSEMBLY QUALITY CONTROL OF THE CHASSIS ON THESE MOTOR HOMES.

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