2007 Newmar Mountain Aire DP problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2007 Newmar Mountain Aire DP.
Built on
- Spartan Motors Chassis K2 (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 2 of 2 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Spartan Motors Chassis for the 2007 K2
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Newmar recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Newmar
Steering #06V217000 · 2006 · 2 units
Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with spartan steering columns, the steering column has an incorrect bushing that does not properly limit the travel of the steering column.
Risk: The reduced engagement of the column tubing may limit the driver's capability to control the steering increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the bushing to increase the length of the engagement between the steering column tubes free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact newmar at 574-773-7791.
Trailer Hitches #08V596000 · 2008 · 913 units
Problem: Newmar is recalling 913 my 2007-2009 all star me, dutch star dp, my 2007-2008 kountry star dp, my 2007 mountain aire dp, and my 2009 dutch aire dp and ventana dp motor homes built on spartan chassis and equipped with putnam hitches. after some period of use, certain trailer hitches may develop stress fractures due to sharp radii and /or tool marking.
Risk: Fractures in the suspect hitches may result in hitch separation, potentially resulting in injury and/or property damage.
Fix: Newmar is working with spartan who will replace the trailer hitch free of charge (please see 08v567). owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Equipment #11V235000 · 2011 · 5,486 units
Problem: Newmar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200 series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Fix: Newmar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the safety recall began on march 28, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2007 Newmar Mountain Aire DP have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Newmar for the 2007 Mountain Aire DP. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2007 Newmar Mountain Aire DP problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is visibility.