2005 Newmar Scottsdale Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scottsdale years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Newmar Scottsdale. That ranks 2nd out of 13 Scottsdale model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%). There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 11,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Newmar Scottsdale recalls (5)
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.
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.
Steering
Problem: Certain chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned.
Risk: This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148). They will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shafts free of charge. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or newmar at 574-773-7791.
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.
I lost my brakes while driving westbound on highway 98 from pensacola fla. Pulled to the side of the road called a mechanic who arrived and bled the brakes and inspected for and unusual items. I was driving a 2005 w22 workhorse chassis motorhome. *tr
There was no failure at this point however the auxiliary gas tank on the newmar corp. Rv which is for the generator is not dot compliant. They have been told of this but said that it does not need to be. Is this the case? *jb
Other Newmar Scottsdale years
← 2004 Scottsdale · 2006 Scottsdale →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Scottsdale | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Scottsdale | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 Scottsdale | 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 2005 Newmar Scottsdale?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Newmar Scottsdale?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.