1997 Newmar Kountry Aire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kountry Aire years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Newmar Kountry Aire. That is the most of any Kountry Aire model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 40%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Newmar Kountry Aire problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 20% | 24,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Newmar Kountry Aire recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
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/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
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 this recall is 17E-062.
Steering
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.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain class a motor homes constructed on ford f-53ty1 and p131 motor home chassis and equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Fix: Newmar is working with ford in conducting this recall. Ford will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or newmar at 574-773-7791. (note: also see ford recalls 05v017, 05v388, and 06v286)
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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 scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Trailer hitch bar on motorhome has insufficient clearance. Cracks in hitch occur when dragging on roadways. *la
Goodyear, lt235/85r16, dotmnorm5wv486, original equipment with less than 20000 miles on a 1997, newmar, kountry star trailer. While driving 55-60 mph front left tire had a blowout, when consumer stopped to change tire, he noticed right front tire showed tread separation.*ak *slc
My son was driving our truck off the off ramp of the mass pike in natick when the car started to shake. He pulled into a gas station on route 30 and found the tire was completely torn off the rim on the outside. It is a scary site and if it happened on the mass pike who knows what might have…
Design of the braking system/lighting is insufficient for trailer, wiring does not activate system properly.
The design of the braking system is insufficient for the trailer.
Other Newmar Kountry Aire years
← 1996 Kountry Aire · 1998 Kountry Aire →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Kountry Aire | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Kountry Aire | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 Kountry Aire | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 Kountry Aire | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 Kountry Aire | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 Kountry Aire | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 Kountry Aire | 1 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 | 4 |
| 1996 Kountry Aire | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Kountry Aire | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Newmar Kountry Aire?
Owners most often report tires, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Newmar Kountry Aire?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Newmar Kountry Aire a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Kountry Aire model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.