Vehicle was parked with parking brake on in my driveway for 3 days . Parking brakes failed an the motorhome rolled off my driveway and into the yard hitting one of my other vehicles. After contacting newmar and freightliner I was informed that a pressure switch had failed and caused the brakes to release. What if this had happened at a gas station with my family in it. The lights in the dashboard indicate the parking brakes are inguaged but there are no brakes. The part freightliner said failed is 06-32698-000 switch-pressure
The worst 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire problems
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- Body1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Brakes1
Recalls 2
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
Vehicle speed control
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire 2
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What 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire owners say
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The gvw is 20,000 lbs., the manufactures shipping weight with stated options is 18,160 lbs, but actual shipping weight is 19,400 lbs and with additional loading gas, water and personal items the vehicle is over weight.
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Questions about the 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire
Is the 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire, fewer than a typical Mountain Aire model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and vehicle speed control.
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