2001 Newmar Mountain Aire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mountain Aire years
- Not enough data 5th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire. That ranks 5th out of 29 Mountain Aire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 24,116 miles. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 24,116 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 24,116 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 24,116 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 47,340 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Newmar Mountain Aire recalls (7)
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Newmar is recalling 2,578 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
Risk: The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09v-110. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp
Problem: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Risk: In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Fix: Dealers will revise the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began april 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: front and rear engine motor homes built on ford, spartan and workhorse chassis. All front engine class a motor homes built on ford and workhorse chassis were manufactured from january 1, through august 31, 2000. All rear engine motor homes built on spartan chassis were built from february 23 through august 31, 2000. These vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." an incorrect vent hose was installed on the fill nozzle to the fuel tank. The hose can break down allowing fuel leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence to an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel vent hose.
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 running normally, accelerated to merge with traffic, engine began to miss then backfired. Miss continued and the vehicle wouldn't accelerate past 55 mph. Pulled to side of the road to check for any visual problems, none noted. Engine started normally and i finished the 30 mile drive home…
I carried my 2001 newmar mountain aire, to danny's rv repair in denton, tx dueto recall 51101-c workhrse refused to honor the (a) right front part# w8001709, $50.91 . And the labor for right rear abscode appeared on test drive) and the rf, lr, labor @ 29.40 each= $88.20 . I paid out of pocket for…
Tl* - the contact's dometic refrigerator in her 2001 newmar mountain aire had a petite crack in the boiler tube. The crack caused a sufficient amount of solution/gas to be released into the air. The contact has replaced the dometic refrigerator which is also listed in the rv magazine as a recall.
Motorhome was built on a chassis that was not ready for production. *mr there was a vibration in the front end. The dealer found defective wheels/bad goodyear tires. When the tank was filled, fuel leaked at the filler hose. It was discovered, that the filler hose that went to the tank was rotten…
Coach 97545 mountain aire rv. The revreational vehicle was built on a ford frame and cannot be fixed. *mr *cb *jb
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.