2007 Newmar Kountry Star
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2007 Newmar Kountry Star. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this solution IS exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
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.
On certain motor homes built on spartan mm chassis with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, spilling oil and debris onto the roadway increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Newmar IS working with spartan and cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 , spartan at 517-543-6400, or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the spline can strip while the steering wheel IS being turned.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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The contact owns a 2007 Newmar Kountry Star. The contact stated that three of the four mounting bolts on the satellite dish were fractured. The contact decided to remove the satellite dish to prevent a potential failure. The contact initially notified the vehicle manufacturer of the failure and…
The contact owns a 2007 Newmar Kountry Star. The contact stated that three of the four mounting bolts on the satellite dish were fractured. The contact decided to remove the satellite dish to prevent a potential failure. The contact initially notified the vehicle manufacturer of the failure and referred him to the maker of the satellite dish. The satellite dish manufacturer stated that the installation of the satellite was the responsibility of the vehicle manufacturer. Neither of the manufacturers had taken responsibility for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
2007 newmar kountry star. Spartan motors inc safety recall on engines. Customer want them to redo the recall**nar**cc *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
2007 newmar kountry star windshield wipers inoperative. *ts the coach has a one piece windshield. the windshield wipers on the driver's side will not remain in contact with the windshield when there IS the slightest wind. this caused poor visibility.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10034235Newmar corp.: failed amsafe seat belts being returned to newmar for warranty coverage. Please note that when changing out warranty amsafe seat belts, both harness strap with clip and buckle portion will need to be returned. All motorized models and all model years are included.
- 10025862Newmar corporation: all motorized rv. A thermal limit switch IS added to certain 1200 lr, 1200 lrim, and 1201 lrim refrigerators to prevent possible excess or overheating conditions in the heater area of the cooling unit to exceed a certain level.
- 10025861Newmar corporation: all motorized equipped with norcold refer. Change cooling unit heating element vendors; there IS a new style electric heating element that must be used in certain new cooling units.
- 10025348Steering gear seal leaks fluid.
- 10024686Discoloration in the refrigerator enclosure wall adjacent to the flue exhaust on norcold 1200lr refrigerators. Concern IS that the discoloration IS due to exposure to heat from the flue.
- 10022875Optical warning devices - turn signal stalk operation IS awkward. Spartan campaign tsb06-540-0002 mh586.
Every Newmar Kountry Star model year
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