2005 Newmar Scottsdale
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2005 Newmar Scottsdale. 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 2,578 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. the driver would normally have…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. workhorse IS handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09v-110. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
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.
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.
Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk and remedy
Risk
The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles. the recall began may 28, 2004. owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
I lost my brakes while driving westbound on highway 98 from pensacola fla. Pulled to the side of the road called a mechanic who arrived and bled the brakes and inspected for and unusual items. I was driving a 2005 W22 workhorse chassis motorhome. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank
There was no failure at this point however the auxiliary gas tank on the newmar corp. Rv which IS for the generator IS not dot compliant. they have been told of this but said that it does not need to be. IS this the case? *jb
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.
- 10022875Optical warning devices - turn signal stalk operation IS awkward. Spartan campaign tsb06-540-0002 mh586.
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