CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Newmar Scottsdale has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electronic Stability Control (1 report).
2004 Newmar Scottsdale 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 2004 Newmar Scottsdale problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
EXTERIOR RUNNING LIGHTS CATCHING ON FIRE *TT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAILING. RECALL NUMBER 50901-C AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V217000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) STATE THAT THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP AND NOT RELEASE UNTIL THEY COOL OFF. THE BRAKES ARE LOCATED ON A 2003 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO CENTER AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CALIPER FAILED. THE MECHANIC HAS BEEN WAITING ON THE MANUFACTURER TO PROVIDE THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR, BUT THE CONTACT HAS BEEN WAITING OVER TWO WEEKS. WORKHORSE IS NOT CALLING THE AUTO CENTER OR THE CONTACT BACK WITH A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,186.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR INTAKE LOCATED NEXT TO THE ENGINE CONSUMES WATER IN RAINY WEATHER WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INSTALLED A BONNET AROUND THE AIR INTAKE WHICH EXTENDED THE AIR INTAKE. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ALSO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THESE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
DT THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NEWMAR SCOTTSDALE. THE MOTOR HOME IS ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS, AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS SUPPLIED WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS , UNDER THE SPEEDOMETER THERE IS A LED DISPLAY PANEL WHICH IT TELLS THE CONTACT WHAT GEAR HE IN AS WELL AS OTHER DATA. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS DISPLAY IS THAT IT IS VERY DIM, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHAT GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN AS WELL AS THE OTHER DATA THAT IT DISPLAYS. THE CONTACT KNOWS OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME TYPE OF COMPLAINT. HE WENT AND LOOKED AT A BRAND NEW 2005 MOTOR HOME AND HE TURNED THE LEVER THAT LED DISPLAY ON AND THAT ONE WAS DIM AS WELL. ALSO CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY WHERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND TH
AT ANY SPEED, WHEN VEHICLE HITS A BUMP IN THE ROAD IT WILL CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PITCH BACK AND FORTH AND ROCK FROM SIDE TO SIDE. DEALER CLAIMS THAT THIS IS NORMAL, AND SUGGESTS THAT THE CONSUMER BREAK THE VEHICLE IN. THIS PITCHING AND ROCKING PROBLEM OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SUSPENSION ONCE, AND PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
2004 Newmar Scottsdale questions
Does the 2004 Newmar Scottsdale have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2004 Newmar Scottsdale: Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Electrical System; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Newmar Scottsdale?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electronic Stability Control (1), Structure (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Newmar Scottsdale 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.