2004 Newmar Scottsdale Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scottsdale years
- Not enough data 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Newmar Scottsdale. That is the most of any Scottsdale model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Newmar Scottsdale 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% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 20% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 19,186 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Newmar Scottsdale recalls (5)
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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.
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
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.
Electrical system
Problem: Certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 101, "controls and display" and standard no. 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." models with actia instrument cluster, the incorrect software programmed into the cluster such that certain warnings are not displayed.
Risk: Incorrect software may not have the ability to illuminate warning lamps indicating brake system failures. The standards require driver warning when brake failure codes are set.
Fix: Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or newmar at 574-773-7719.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles. The recall began may 28, 2004. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 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.
Exterior running lights catching on fire *tt
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 newmar scottsdale rv. The contact stated that the brakes were failing. Recall number 50901-c and nhtsa campaign id number 09v217000 (service brakes, hydraulic) state that the brakes will lock up and not release until they cool off. The brakes are located on a 2003…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the air intake located next to the engine consumes water in rainy weather which causes the engine to stall without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who installed a bonnet around the air intake which extended the air intake…
Dt the contact owns a 2004 newmar scottsdale. The motor home is on a workhorse chassis, and the instrument panel is supplied with a workhorse chassis , under the speedometer there is a led display panel which it tells the contact what gear he in as well as other data. The problem with this display…
At any speed, when vehicle hits a bump in the road it will cause the vehicle to pitch back and forth and rock from side to side. Dealer claims that this is normal, and suggests that the consumer break the vehicle in. This pitching and rocking problem occurred several times since ownership of the…
Other Newmar Scottsdale years
← 2003 Scottsdale · 2005 Scottsdale →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Scottsdale | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Scottsdale | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 Scottsdale | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 Scottsdale | 1 | 9 |
| 2002 Scottsdale | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 Scottsdale | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Scottsdale | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 Scottsdale | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Scottsdale | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 Scottsdale | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Scottsdale | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Scottsdale | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Newmar Scottsdale?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Newmar Scottsdale?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Newmar Scottsdale a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Scottsdale model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.