1998 Newmar London Aire problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1998 Newmar London Aire.
Recalls filed by Newmar
Equipment #07V075000 · 2007 · 16,190 units
Problem: Certain class a and diesel pusher motor homes and fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: Newmar will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with schedul
Steering #15V829000 · 2015 · 1,920 units
Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 dutch star and mountain aire, 1998-1999 london aire, 2004 essex and 1997-1998 kountry aire motorhomes. the affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Risk: A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. the recall began on january 4, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. newmar's number for this recall is 15v 633.
Equipment #17V809000 · 2017 · 34,699 units
Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. a list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v809-2309.pdf. these motorhomes are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmis
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2018. owners may contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information or owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. newmar's number for thi
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What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 1998 Newmar London Aire have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Newmar for the 1998 London Aire. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1998 Newmar London Aire problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.