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2003 Newmar Kountry Aire problems

The most common problem on the 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire is engine and cooling. Its complaint count is close to a typical Kountry Aire model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
3
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    1

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  • Engine
    1

Recalls 3

EquipmentReported August 11, 2009 · 493 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If a leak occurs and the unit continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Remedy
Newmar is working with norcold to notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The remedy campaign will be conducted by norcold. The safety recall campaign began on october 19, 2009. Owners may contact norcold service center at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or newmar at 1‑574‑773‑7791.

Recall number 09V324000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported January 24, 2008 · 5,575 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy
Newmar is working with ford in conducting this recall. Ford will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332 or newmar at 574‑773‑7791. (note: also see ford recalls 05v017, 05v388, and 06v286)

Recall number 08V025000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported March 5, 2007 · 16,190 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). 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 you 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.

Recall number 07V075000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire 3

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 12, 2003 · Engine · FL

The vehicle stalled, when the consumer hit a bump in the road.

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Questions about the 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire

Is the 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire, close to a typical Kountry Aire model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire have?

3 recalls, covering equipment and vehicle speed control.

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