2002 Newmar Kountry Star Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 2002 Newmar Kountry Star has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (4 reports).

8Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Kountry Star?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2002 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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 09V217Jun 11, 20092,578 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 08V025Jan 24, 20085,575 vehicles affected

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 07V075Mar 5, 200716,190 vehicles affected

Wheels:Rim

Recall 05V391Sep 8, 20056 vehicles affected

Tires

Recall 04V037Jan 28, 20043,589 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp

Recall 03V064Mar 26, 20031,227 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Recall 02V018007Aug 15, 2002196 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 Newmar Kountry Star problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires4
Equipment2
Electrical System1

What owners report

2009-02-13, Equipment
ON DECEMBER 29, 2008 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM THE NEWMAR CORP. CONCERNING MY DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR IN MY 2002 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR 5TH WHEEL CAMPER. I CONTACTED DOMETIC THE SAME DAY AND THEY SCHEDULE A LOCAL RV SERVICE COMPANY TO LOOK AT PERFORMING THIS RECALL AND INSTALLING A PART TO PREVENT FIRES. YESTERDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE RV DEALER SERVICE MANAGER AND HE ADVISED ME THAT MY DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT HAS FAILED AND I NEED TO REPLACE IT AT A COST OF $700 TO AS HIGH AS $1000.00. I CONTACTED DOMETIC THIS MORNING (FEBRUARY 13, 2009) VIA TELEPHONE AND THEY ARE REFUSING TO REPAIR/REPLACE THIS COOLING UNIT THAT IS NOT WORKING. DOMETIC HAS IN THE RECENT PA
2007-12-18, Electrical System
PRIMARY BATTERY CABLE GROUNDED INTO TURBO. NOT PROPERLY ANCHORED OR ROUTED. RUINED STARTER ,BATTERIES. CABLES WERE REROUTED BY A FREIGHTLINER SERVICE GARAGE ANCHORED STARTER CABLE REPLACED. I RECOMMENDED TO NEWMAR THAT A RECALL BE ISSUED AND ASKED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR MY DAMAGE. I WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS THEIR OPINION THE CABLES WERE ADEQUATELY SECURED AND NO FURTHER ACTION WAS NECESSARY AND CLOSED THE ISSUE. WE LOST A PROPANE FACILITY IN LUBBOCK,TX TO FIRE LAST YEAR WHETHER THEY IDENTIFIED THE IGNITION SOURCE OR NOT I DON'T KNOW . I DO KNOW SOMETHING LIKE THIS COULD CAUSE A CATASTROPHE SUCH AS THIS. I DISAGREE WITH NEWMAR'S ASSESSMENT THAT THE CABLES ARE PROPERLY SECURED, IF THEY WER
2006-12-27, Equipment
TL* - DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RECALL #06E076000. THE CONTACT HAD NO PROBLEMS AT THIS TIME, BUT READ IN THE HIGHWAY RV MAGAZINE DATED JANUARY 2007 OF A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KOUNTRY STAR BY NEWMAR, MODEL#KSFW33KSFB. *AK
2004-08-06, Tires
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V037000 CONCERNING TIRES: CONSUMER WAS WAITING SINCE FEBRUARY OF 2004 TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE. DEALER CONTINUED TO GIVE THE CONSUMER A RUN AROUND. MICHELIN, XZA, 275/70R 22.5. *AK THE SERVICE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT THERE WAS NO SUCCESS. THE RV WAS BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS EQUIPPED MICHELIN TIRES. *SC
2004-07-07, Tires
CONSUMER'S MOTOR HOME TIRES WERE BEING RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNAVAILABLE. NEWMAR, THE MANUFACTURER, WAS NOT VERY MUCH HELPFUL, EXCEPT TO SAY THAT THEY WILL DO IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, WHICH WAS 6 MONTHS IN TO THE RECALL. *AK

2002 Newmar Kountry Star questions

Does the 2002 Newmar Kountry Star have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2002 Newmar Kountry Star: Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Wheels:Rim. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Newmar Kountry Star?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (4), Equipment (2), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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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