CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Newmar Kountry Star has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (8 reports).
2001 Newmar Kountry Star recalls
Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge
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.
Most common 2001 Newmar Kountry Star problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 8 |
What owners report
I HAVE HAD FOUR SEPARATE BLOW-OUTS ON GOODYEAR WRANGLER HT TIRES. M & S LT 235/86R16. LOAD RANGE E. ALL BLOW-OUTS HAVE BEEN ON HIGHWAY DRIVING. THESE TIRES ARE USED ON MY FIFTH-WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. ONE OR TWO BLOW-OUTS COULD BE CONSIDERED BAD LUCK AND PART OF DRIVING. FOUR BLOW-OUTS IN TWO YEARS IS A PATTERN.
WE HAVE HAD 2 BLOW OUTS IN LAST 2 TRIPS WITH OUR MICHELIN XRV 255/80 22.5. ONE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND THE SECOND TRIP DRIVER SIDE INSIDE REAR. RECALL ON FRONT TIRES ONLY? NEWMAR HAS MADE A MISTAKE AND NEEDS TO RECALL ALL TIRES FOR OUR MOTORHOME. WE HAVE ONLY 15,000.00 MILES ON OUR KOUNTRY STAR. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE REGULARLY. DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE. NEWMAR REFUSES TO TAKE ACTION OR HELP WITH MICHELIN ISSUE. RECALL ONLY FOR FRONT TIRES WE ARE TOLD. *AK
LTR FM RAYMOND MILLER (LA) RE THE NEWMAR CORP. RECALL OF THE 1997-2000 DUTCH STAR MOTORHOMES & THE 2001-2002 KOUNTRY STAR MOTORHOMES TO REPLACE THE FRONT TIRES, HE FEELS THE BACK TIRES SHOULD BE REPLACED.*MR *NM
THE PASSENGERSIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT (MICHELINE TIRE). *MR *NM *NM
REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. *LA *MR
2001 Newmar Kountry Star questions
Does the 2001 Newmar Kountry Star have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2001 Newmar Kountry Star: Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Tires. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Newmar Kountry Star?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 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.