CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Newmar Mountain Aire has 15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (3 reports).
2019 Newmar Mountain Aire recalls
Seat wiring can short circuit and cause a fire
The wiring under certain seats may not be secured properly.
Dash Display May Go Blank While Driving, Risking Crash
The instrument cluster in certain Newmar motorhomes may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
Window vent may detach from motorhome, raising crash risk
The adhesive that holds the vented portion of the window in place can fail.
Diesel fuel leak can cause fire in motorhomes
A sealing washer in the high-pressure fuel rail assembly may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, which can allow diesel fuel to leak from the rail.
Fuel rail may leak, creating a fire risk
The high pressure fuel rail assembly on certain diesel motorhomes may leak fuel.
Dash Brightness Can't Be Adjusted, Causing Night Glare
The instrument panel brightness on these motorhomes cannot be adjusted.
Rear lights and turn signals may fail, raising crash risk
Some motorhomes may have had their rear power distribution module damaged during manufacturing.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Some Newmar motorhomes built on DTNA chassis may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough at the factory.
Bedroom Header May Fall onto Bed, Risking Injury
Certain Newmar motorhomes from 2018 to 2020, including the Essex, King Aire, and Mountain Aire models, have a bedroom fascia header that may fall unexpectedly onto the bed.
Rear lights may fail, raising crash risk
The rear Power Distribution Module (PDM) in certain motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks chassis may have been damaged during manufacturing.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts May Reduce Stopping Power
Certain 2019 Newmar Essex and Mountain Aire motorhomes built on Freightliner XC chassis with air disc brakes may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough.
Motorhome Brakes May Take Longer to Stop
Some 2019 and 2020 Newmar motorhomes may have a brake relay valve with a partially blocked air passage.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking Power
Some 2018-2019 Newmar motorhomes may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough during assembly.
Entry Door May Open While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
The entry door latch rods on certain motorhomes may be improperly adjusted, so the door can open while the vehicle is in motion.
Wipers May Not Clear Windshield, Reducing Driver Visibility
Some motorhomes have windshield wiper arms with an incorrect bend, so the wipers may not properly contact the glass.
Most common 2019 Newmar Mountain Aire problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
My motorhome is currently in a Freighliner shop to replace the 2nd defective DEF head in less than 19,000 miles since New. The defective DEF head causes a derate of power and total shut down and can leave you stranded on the highway or coming down a mountain pass with no power defeating the air compressor therefore no air brakes with a 45 foot, 58,000 GVW vehicle. In my case I was able to get off the highway before total shutdown only because I was aware of the built in shutdown design of the emissions system.
THE ON-GUARD SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATE ON GHOSTS AND FREQUENTLY DOES NOT RELEASE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN-MOTION. IT CAN BE ACTIVATED BY GUARD RAILS ALONG HIGHWAY, BRIDGE BUTTRESSES, CONCRETE BARRIERS, VEHICLES THAT ARE PULLED OFF THE ROAD. ONCE ACTIVATED THE SYSTEM MAY KEEP APPLYING THE BRAKES UNTIL YOU HAVE ALMOST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. TWICE WHEN RUNNING ON A INTERSTATE, I HAVE HAD TO PULL OFF ON THE SHOULDER TO AVOID BE REAR ENDED BY A BIG TRUCK, 80,000# TRACTOR TRAILER. IT HAS BEEN TO SERVICE CENTERS MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE ISSUE REMAINS. I ASKED TO HAVE IT UNPLUGGED AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE.
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, CAUSING GLARE WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER IT IS IN-MOTION OR STATIONARY. AS SUCH, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 101, "CONTROL AND DISPLAYS." THE ONLY WAY I CAN DRIVE AT NIGHT IS TO COVER THE GLASS DISPLAY SO THAT I DO NOT GET THE GLARE REFLECTING FROM THE SIDE WINDOWS AND WINDSHIELD. WHEN THE GLASS DASH IS COVERED YOU LOSE CRITICAL INFORMATION INCLUDING VEHICLE SPEED. THE GLARE OBSCURES SEEING OUT THE WINDSHIELD, SIDE WINDOWS, OR MIRRORS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY AND LIMITS OPERATION TO DAYTIME ONLY.
ON JUNE 4TH AT 11:16 AM, TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON I-40 AT 70 MPH MY BRAKES WERE SLAMMED ON MOMENTARILY AND ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WAS CANCELLED FOR A FEW SECONDS. THERE WAS NOTHING IN FRONT OF ME EXCEPT FOR THE OVER PASS FOR PETRIFIED FOREST NP. BIG RIG TRUCKER WAS JUST BEGINNING TO CHANGE LANES AND PASS ME WHEN THIS HAPPENED. TRUCKER WAS CHALLENGED IN HIS EFFORTS TO AVOID REAR ENDING ME AND HE WAS OBVIOUSLY FURIOUS WITH ME AS HE PASSED ME. THIS WAS THE 5TH TIME THE COACH HAS FALSE ALARMED IN ABOUT 7,000 MILES. ZF WABCO, ON GUARD CMS IS THE REASON FOR THIS NEAR MISS AND THEY ARE NOW TELLING ME THE SYSTEM IS OPERATING AS EXPECTED. DURING A CONF. CALL THEY CLAIM THEY CAN'T BE RESPONSIBLE FO
2019 Newmar Mountain Aire questions
Does the 2019 Newmar Mountain Aire have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls for the 2019 Newmar Mountain Aire: Seat wiring can short circuit and cause a fire; Dash Display May Go Blank While Driving, Risking Crash; Window vent may detach from motorhome, raising crash risk; Diesel fuel leak can cause fire in motorhomes; Fuel rail may leak, creating a fire risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Newmar Mountain Aire?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (3), Service Brakes (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Newmar Mountain Aire has been fixed?
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