1994-2003 Newmar Dutch Star, Newmar Kountry Aire and others recall: vehicle speed control

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on January 24, 2008. It covers about 5,575 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,575
reported: Jan 24, 2008
related complaints: 5

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

Affected vehicles

Newmar Dutch Star 1994-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Newmar Kountry Aire 1994-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Newmar Kountry Star 1994-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Newmar Mountain Aire 1994-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Newmar Scottsdale 1994-2003 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about acceleration problems.

2000 Newmar Dutch Star 2001 Newmar Dutch Star 2002 Newmar Dutch Star 2003 Newmar Dutch Star 2000 Newmar Kountry Aire 2001 Newmar Kountry Aire 2002 Newmar Kountry Aire 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire 2000 Newmar Kountry Star 2001 Newmar Kountry Star 2002 Newmar Kountry Star 2003 Newmar Kountry Star

Questions about recall 08V025000

Is there a recall on the 1994-2003 Newmar Dutch Star, Newmar Kountry Aire and others vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 08V025000, reported on January 24, 2008, covers about 5,575 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V025000?

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)

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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