CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 reports).
2002 Newmar Mountain Aire 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.
Steering Bracket May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering
A steering gear mounting bracket in certain Newmar motorhomes may crack, which can cause a loss of steering ability.
Most common 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED TO THE SIDE AND ROLLED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 05/06/16*BF *CN
UNABLE TO GET PARTS FOR THE WORKHORSE BRAKE CALIPER RECALL. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. WHEN A GREAT AMOUNT OF FORCE WAS EXERTED DURING APPLICATION, HE WAS ABLE TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE CALIPER AT AN EXPENSE OF $500.00. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,300.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE MOTOR HOME. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CALIPERS BECAME SO HOT THAT THE BRAKE FLUID BOILED. A MECHANIC REPLACED THE CALIPERS AND THE CONTACT PAID TO HAVE THE SYSTEM FLUSHED. AFTER RETREIVING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING FOUR BLOCKS, THE BRAKES PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. HE CALLED WORK HORSE THE NEXT MORNING AND WAS ASKED TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK. THEY KEPT THE VEHICLE SEVEN DAYS, BUT IT WAS NEVER MOVED. ANOTHER MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE ROTORS WERE FAULTY. A SECOND WORK HORSE APPROVED MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ROTORS WERE THE WORST HE HAD EVER SEEN AND THAT THE HEAT FROM THE CALIPERS CAUSED
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PADS WERE DRAGGING ON THE ROTORS AND CAUSING THEM TO BURN. THE CALIPERS WERE SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT NEVER WERE. WHILE DRIVING 62 MPH, HE NOTICED SMOKE OUTSIDE THE WINDOW. HE PULLED OVER AT A GAS STATION FOR ASSISTANCE, BUT NO ONE WAS ABLE TO HELP. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,152 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS LEAKING. BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER.
2002 Newmar Mountain Aire questions
Does the 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire: Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge; Steering Bracket May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering; Equipment; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Structure (1), Seat Belts (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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.