2003 Newmar Scottsdale recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 Newmar Scottsdale. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Dec 15, 2017Fire risk2007–2009 Newmar All Star, 2007–2018 Newmar Bay Star, 2012–2018 Newmar Bay Star Sport and 16 other models — Equipment
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
17V809000 · 35K units · Newmar Corporation
- Aug 11, 2009Fire risk2003–2004 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003 Newmar Essex, 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire and 3 other models — Equipment
NEWMAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 AND 2004 MOTOR HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 5, 2002 AND APRIL 3, 2003, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE COOLANT SOLUTION IN THESE COOLING UNITS CAN ESCAPE.
09V324000 · 493 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jun 11, 2009Crash risk2007–2009 Newmar Canyon Star CA, 2001–2002 Newmar Dutch Star, 2008 Newmar Grand Star CA and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
09V217000 · 3K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jul 17, 2008Fire risk2004–2005 Newmar American Star, 2007–2008 Newmar Bay Star, 2008 Newmar Canyon Star CA and 10 other models — Equipment
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.
08V366000 · 2K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jan 24, 2008Fire risk1994–2003 Newmar Dutch Star, 1994–2003 Newmar Kountry Aire, 1994–2003 Newmar Kountry Star and 2 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
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.
08V025000 · 6K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Mar 5, 2007Fire risk1997–2003 Newmar All Star, 1997–2003 Newmar American Star, 1997–2003 Newmar American Star Light and 6 other models — Equipment
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.
07V075000 · 16K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Mar 24, 2005Safety2003–2004 Newmar Kountry Star, 2003–2004 Newmar Mountain Aire, 2003–2004 Newmar Scottsdale — Electrical System
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.
05V109000 · 2K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Jan 9, 2004Fire risk2002 Newmar Dutch Star, 2003–2004 Newmar Kountry Star, 2002–2003 Newmar Mountain Aire and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH ZOPS BRAKE CALIPERS, THE PADS CAN DRAG ON THE ROTOR SURFACE DUE TO THE PIN SLIDE.
04V019000 · 37 units · NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Mar 26, 2003Safety2000–2003 Newmar Dutch Star, 2000–2003 Newmar Kountry Star, 2000–2003 Newmar Mountain Aire and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
03V064000 · 1K units · NEWMAR CORPORATION