2004 Newmar American Star Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 31, 2008 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other American Star years
Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2004 Newmar American Star so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2004 Newmar American Star recalls (1)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerJul 17, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V366000 · 2,192 vehicles

Problem: Newmar is recalling 772 my 2004-2005 american star, kountry aire, mountain aire, my 2003-2006 kountry star, my 2007 x-aire fifth wheel trailers; my 2007 bay star, my 2004-2007 kountry star, my 2004-2006 mountain aire, my 2003-2005 scottsdale class a motor homes; and my 2004-2006 dutch star, my 2003-2006 kountry star, my 2004-2006 mountain aire diesel pusher motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Newmar is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Newmar American Star?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Newmar American Star?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2004 Newmar American Star a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other American Star model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.