1999 Newmar Kountry Star Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1999 Newmar Kountry Star has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (1 report).

3Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1999 Newmar Kountry Star recalls

Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge

Recall 17V809Dec 15, 201734,699 vehicles affected

Certain Newmar motorhomes are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers that may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 08V025Jan 24, 20085,575 vehicles affected

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 07V075Mar 5, 200716,190 vehicles affected

Most common 1999 Newmar Kountry Star problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2011-05-16, Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND DOWN A HILL WHEN IT LOCKED IN PLACE AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE IT. WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES EXCESSIVELY IT CONTINUED TO STAY LOCKED. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE HE DISABLED THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,600. UPDATED 08/01/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS ABOUT TO TAKE HIS FIRST STRIP SINCE THE WINTER, AS HE ENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE RV IMMEDIATELY LURCHED FORWARD. APPLYING THE BRAK

1999 Newmar Kountry Star questions

Does the 1999 Newmar Kountry Star have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1999 Newmar Kountry Star: Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge; Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Newmar Kountry Star?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Newmar Kountry Star has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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