Recall 03V064000: 2000–2003 Newmar Kountry Star and 3 other models
- Report received
- Mar 26, 2003
- Manufacturer
- Newmar corporation
- Potentially affected
- 1,227vehicles
- Model years
- 2000–2003
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2000 Newmar Dutch Star33 complaints
- 2001 Newmar Dutch Star8 complaints
- 2002 Newmar Dutch Star3 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Dutch Star4 complaints
- 2000 Newmar Kountry Star4 complaints
- 2001 Newmar Kountry Star8 complaints
- 2002 Newmar Kountry Star7 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Kountry Star6 complaints
- 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire7 complaints
- 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire5 complaints
- 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire8 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire10 complaints
- 2000 Newmar Scottsdale0 complaints
- 2001 Newmar Scottsdale0 complaints
- 2002 Newmar Scottsdale0 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Scottsdale1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.