2021 Newmar NEW Aire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other NEW Aire years
- Not enough data 4th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 10 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Newmar NEW Aire. That ranks 4th out of 24 NEW Aire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 15,000 miles. There are 10 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 10safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Newmar NEW 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 | 33% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 450 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Newmar NEW Aire recalls (10)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Steering:critical fasteners
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.
Risk: Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 Ventana, and 2021 New Aire recreational vehicles. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 8, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Cummins' customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Newmar's number for this recall is DTNA #21V556/FL-897.
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana motorhomes equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is Cummins 21E-063.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; structure
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.
Fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019 Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 New Aire, 2020-2022 Super Star, 2018-2021 Ventana, and Dutch Star vehicles equipped with certain Cummins diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Cummins service centers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is Cummins 21E-32.
Fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Dutch Star, 2017-2019 Mountain Aire, 2019-2021 Ventana and 2021 New Aire motorhomes. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on July 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8000. Newmar's number for this recall is Cummins 21E-032.
Steering:column
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, New Aire, Ventana, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The steering output shaft may be too short and could disengage from the steering input shaft.
Risk: Disengagement of the steering output shaft may result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 and Shyft Group customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V-214.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 Dutch Star, New Aire, and Ventana motorhomes. The adjustable brake pedal assembly may be missing a return spring. This may cause the brake lights to stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released. Also, in certain towed vehicles, the brakes may stay engaged after the brake pedal is released.
Risk: Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, brakes remaining unintentionally engaged on a towed vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly, and install a return spring if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 16, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 108.
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.
The contact owns a 2021 Newmar New Aire RV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was distorted with moving bubbles inside. The contact stated that due to the failure it was…
Screws installed during manufacturing penetrated fuel filler tube.
While using the factory installed tpms on my new aire with a spartan chassis, the tire pressures sometimes has an excess reading up to 170 degrees while driving and increases when stopped. I can rest my hand on the tires without any trouble so i'm sure it is not as hot as it states and i check the…
Other Newmar NEW Aire years
← 2020 NEW Aire · 2022 NEW Aire →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NEW Aire | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 NEW Aire | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 NEW Aire | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | 3 | 10 |
| 2020 NEW Aire | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 NEW Aire | 5 | 8 |
| 2018 NEW Aire | 8 | 10 |
| 2017 NEW Aire | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 NEW Aire | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 NEW Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 NEW Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 NEW Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 NEW Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 NEW Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 NEW Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 NEW Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 NEW Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 NEW Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 NEW Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 NEW Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 NEW Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 NEW Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 NEW Aire | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 NEW Aire | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Newmar NEW Aire?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Newmar NEW Aire?
Yes, 10 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Newmar NEW Aire a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NEW Aire model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.