2000 Newmar Mountain Aire Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Equipment (6 reports).

7Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2000 Newmar Mountain Aire 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.

Steering Bracket May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering

Recall 15V829Dec 9, 20151,920 vehicles affected

A steering gear mounting bracket in certain Newmar motorhomes may crack, which can cause a loss of steering ability.

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 08V025Jan 24, 20085,575 vehicles affected

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 07V075Mar 5, 200716,190 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp

Recall 03V064Mar 26, 20031,227 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 00V315Oct 7, 20001,263 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 00V227Aug 16, 2000198 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire problems

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

Problem areaReports
Equipment6
Visibility2
Suspension2
Electrical System2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Structure1

What owners report

2007-05-07, Equipment
DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR FAILED CUSTOMER STATED THAT SHE WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGES DONE DUE TO THE REFRIGERATOR LEAKING**NAR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR LEAKED COOLANT NEAR THE ELECTRICAL HEATER. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED SHE WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE FAILURE OCCURRED PRIOR TO THE ARBITRARY CUT-OFF FOR REIMBURSEMENT. *JB
2007-02-14, Equipment
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MOUNTAIN AIRE RV MADE BY NEWMAR WITH A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL# NDR1062, SERIAL# 95200085. ON 2 OCCASIONS THE REFRIGERATOR LEAKED COOLANT. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS REPAIRED ON BOTH OCCASIONS AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE CONTACT NO LONGER USED THE REFRIGERATOR DUE TO THE SAFETY FIRE RISK RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE OWNER ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT DOMETIC AND WAS UNABLE TO LEAVE A MESSAGE. *AK
2001-07-31, Structure
THE GROSS WEIGHT IS 21260 CHASSIS REAR AXLE IS RATED AT 13500 AND IS LOADED AT 14360 WITHOUT FULL LIQUID LOAD, THE FRONT IS RATED AT 7000 AND IS LOADED AT 6900 WITHOUT A DRIVER OR PASSENGER, THE REAR SHOCKS ARE COMPRESSED AND ALLOW NO DAMPING ACTION AT THIS TIME, THE FORD TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THAT THE COACH WAS BUILT TOO HEAVY FOR THE FORD CHASSIS, NEWMAR IS NOW WILLING TO PUT A SPRING UNDER THE CHASSIS HOWEVER IF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BUILT PROPERLY AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY THE CONSUMER IS WONDERING HOW A SPRING IS GOING TO MAKE THE VEHICLE SAFE NOW. NLM
2001-07-17, Visibility
THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND STARTED TO COME OUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND ALL ALONG THE TOP AND ON THE CORNER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE. NLM
2001-06-20, Suspension
WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN IT SEVERELY VEERS TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, BOUNCES UP AND DOWN WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CONSUMER STATES THAT PROBLEM EXISST DUE TO THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

2000 Newmar Mountain Aire questions

Does the 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire: Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge; Steering Bracket May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering; Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (6), Visibility (2), Suspension (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire 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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