After feeling and leaving flyj the steering locked up in a slight turn. After some effort I managed to unlock and maintain direction. I experienced the same thing a few more times as I was only 10 min from home. After I investigated and found the upper tapered bearing in the 90degree gear box had failed due to lack of lubricatin. Upon disassemble I found there had been moisture in the upper bearing race causing the rollers to fail a susuquently the cage causing the lockup. I found the gearbox was full of fluid to the upper filler plug. However the design is such that the fluid will never reach the upper bearing to lubricant it. There was no external leakage evident and I check the fluid level annually. I called the manufacturer with no results I called newmar with no help from them. I rebuilt the box and installed a grease fitting and purged it with grease. I am concerned that this may happen to someone else.
The worst 2006 Newmar Kountry Star problems
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Recalls 5
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: 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:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V809000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 09V217000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 08V366000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes built on spartan mm chassis with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.
- Risk
- If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, spilling oil and debris onto the roadway increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar is working with spartan and cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. Cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). Owners may contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 , spartan at 517‑543‑6400, or newmar at 1‑574‑773‑7791.
Recall number 07V354000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 06V280000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Newmar Kountry Star 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Newmar corp.: failed amsafe seat belts being returned to newmar for warranty coverage
- Newmar corporation: all motorized equipped with norcold refer. change cooling unit heating element...
- Newmar corporation: all motorized rv
- Steering gear seal leaks fluid.
- Discoloration in the refrigerator enclosure wall adjacent to the flue exhaust on norcold 1200LR refrigerators
- Optical warning devices - turn signal stalk operation is awkward
What 2006 Newmar Kountry Star owners say
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Questions about the 2006 Newmar Kountry Star
Is the 2006 Newmar Kountry Star reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Newmar Kountry Star, fewer than a typical Kountry Star model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Newmar Kountry Star?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2006 Newmar Kountry Star have?
5 recalls, covering equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Newmar Kountry Star steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V280000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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