1996 Newmar Mountain Aire
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire. 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.
On certain class a motor homes constructed on ford f-53ty1 and P131 motor home chassis and equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy
Newmar IS working with ford in conducting this recall. ford will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or newmar at 574-773-7791. (note: also see ford recalls 05v017, 05v388, and 06v286)
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes
Vehicle was parked with parking brake on in my driveway for 3 days . parking brakes failed an the motorhome rolled off my driveway and into the yard hitting one of my other vehicles. After contacting newmar and freightliner I was informed that a pressure switch had failed and caused the brakes to…
Vehicle was parked with parking brake on in my driveway for 3 days . parking brakes failed an the motorhome rolled off my driveway and into the yard hitting one of my other vehicles. After contacting newmar and freightliner I was informed that a pressure switch had failed and caused the brakes to release. What if this had happened at a gas station with my family in it. The lights in the dashboard indicate the parking brakes are inguaged but there are no brakes. The part freightliner said failed IS 06-32698-000 switch-pressure
- Equipment › Other › Labels · Structure · Unknown or other
The gvw IS 20,000 lbs., the manufactures shipping weight with stated options IS 18,160 lbs, but actual shipping weight IS 19,400 lbs and with additional loading gas, water and personal items the vehicle IS over weight.
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.
- 10121941If the coach's HWH leveling system has intermittent issues when operating, check for corrosion or loose mounting bolts. Torque the mounting bolts (if needed) to 30 ft. pounds. A ground cable may also be installed to improve the overall grounding of the HWH pump assembly.
- 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.
Every Newmar Mountain Aire model year
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