CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Newmar Kountry Star has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (4 reports).
2003 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 2003 Newmar Kountry Star problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 4 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
CALIPERS ON FRONT AND REAR WHEELS HAVE LOCKED UP AFTER SITTING OVER WINTER. BRAKES OVER HEATED WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN SHORT DISTANCE IN CITY. WILL NEED SERVICE AT MY LOCATION AS I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE CENTER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NEW BAR COUNTRY COACH. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NDR1062, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2008 AND A CRACK IN THE BOILER TUBE WAS REPAIRED. IN JANUARY OF 2009, THE REFRIGERATOR FAILED AGAIN. THE CONTACT PURCHASED NEW PARTS FOR THE REAR OF THE UNIT IN ORDER TO REPAIR IT HIMSELF. HE RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE ON JANUARY 27, 2009 AND CALLED DOMETIC REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT. HE WAS INFORMED THAT AFTER APRIL OF 2008, NO REIMBURSEMENT WOULD BE PROVIDED FOR SELF-REPAIRS. UPDATED 3/25/09 *CN UPDATED 03/26/09.*JB
RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED UP ON WAY TO CAMPGROUND ON NARROW ROAD WITH OUT ROOM TO PULL OFF. TAPPED BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES WITH SMALL SUCCESS IN FREEING CALIPER. ABOUT 3 MILES FROM CAMPGROUND WE CONTINUED TO PARK UPON ARRIVAL BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND OIL BLEW OUT OF WHEEL BEARING. CALLED WORKHORSE BUT RECEIVED NO HELP. FINALLY FOUND A MECHANIC TO DO ON SITE WORK COST $828. *TR
TL* - THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 06E076000 ON DOMETIC REFRIDGERATOR RM 3862. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CALLED THE TOLL FREE NUMBER PROVIDED BY DOMETIC ,AND THAT HE WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR HIM. THE CONTACT HAD UNPLUGGED THE DOMETIC REFRIDGERATOR BECAUSE IT WAS NOT COOLING, AND IT WAS LEAKING A YELLOW FLUID. THE CONTACT HAS A 2003 KOUNTRY STAR PURCHASED FROM NEW MAR. THE CONTACTS RV WAS PARKED WHEN THE DOMETIC STOPPED COOLING AND BEGAN LEAKING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED SO FAR THE UNIT IS WORKING OK. UPDATED 03/30/07. *JB
LTR FM JACKIE AND WILLIAM AMBURGEY (WA) CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THEIR DEFECTIVE 2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR MOTORHOME, INTERIOR STEP COLLAPSED.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV HAD A MECHANISM THAT LIFTED THE STEP TO FLOOR LEVEL, WHEN SHE STOOD UP, THE STEP COLLAPSED AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE CONSUMER FELL INTO HOLE AND WAS INJURED. THE STEP HAD BEEN CONSTRUCTED WITH INFERIOR GRADE 1/2 INCH PLYWOOD WITH 1/2 INCH SCREWS, WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONSTRUCTED WITH MARINE GRADE PLYWOOD AND STEEL ON STEEL HINGES AND LONG RODS INSTEAD OF SCREWS. *JB *NM
2003 Newmar Kountry Star questions
Does the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star: Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge; Equipment; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (4), Structure (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.