2021 Newmar Kountry Star recalls (6)

Every 2021 Newmar Kountry Star recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Seats · NHTSA 22V234000

  Nov 4, 2022Seats

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 22V234000 →

• Steering · NHTSA 22V166000

  Mar 17, 2022Steering:Critical Fasteners

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 22V166000 →

• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V069000

  Dec 2, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

  Problem

  Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Kountry Star and Ventana motorhomes. One of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.

  Risk

  The loose bolt could result in the loosening of other caliper bolts. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  On behalf of Newmar, DTNA will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V-018.

  Full recall details for 21V069000 →

• Equipment · NHTSA 21V571000

  Jul 27, 2021Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

  Problem

  Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

  Risk

  Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix

  Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.

  Full recall details for 21V571000 →

• Steering · NHTSA 21V542000

  Jul 20, 2021Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 21V542000 →

• Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 21V082000

  Feb 17, 2021Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

  Problem

  Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Kountry Star and 2017-2021 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake light switch may chafe against the windshield wiper mechanism, which could damage the brake light switch or it's wiring, and cause the brake lights to not illuminate.

  Risk

  If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

  Full recall details for 21V082000 →

2021 Newmar Kountry Star complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Newmar Kountry Star. Newmar has issued at least 7 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Service Brakes1

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (4)
• Electrical System (2)
• Steering (2)
• Engine (1)
• Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
• Visibility (1)

Other Newmar Kountry Star model years

← 2020 Newmar Kountry Star · 2022 Newmar Kountry Star →

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• 2002 (1)
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• 1996 (1)
• 1995 (1)

All Newmar Kountry Star recalls, every model year