1996 Newmar Mountain Aire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mountain Aire years
- Not enough data 9th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire. That ranks 9th out of 29 Mountain Aire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Newmar Mountain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Newmar Mountain Aire recalls (2)
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.
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)
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.
Vehicle was parked with parking brake on in my driveway for 3 days . Parking brakes failed an the motorhome rolled off my driveway and into the yard hitting one of my other vehicles. After contacting newmar and freightliner i was informed that a pressure switch had failed and caused the brakes to…
The gvw is 20,000 lbs., the manufactures shipping weight with stated options is 18,160 lbs, but actual shipping weight is 19,400 lbs and with additional loading gas, water and personal items the vehicle is over weight.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire?
Owners most often report equipment, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mountain Aire model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.