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2000 Newmar American StarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2000 Newmar American Star, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 4, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Newmar American Star has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2000 Newmar American Star recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-075 · Mar 5, 2007 · 16,190 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Newmar.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other American Star year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the American Star median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What American Star owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RECALL ON DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR MODEL RM3862 IN MY NEWMAR 5TH WHEEL HAS STARTED TO LEAK A YELLOW COOLANT FROM THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRAILER THROUGH THE VENT HOUSING, IT ALSO DEVELOPED AN AMMONIA SMELL INSIDE THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS BARELY USED AND LOOKS LIKE NEW…
Complaint 10501317 · Mar 4, 2013 · 2,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 NEWMAR AMERICAN STAR. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V366000 (EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE). HE WAS CONCERNED THAT THE REMEDY TO INSTALL A SECONDARY BURNER HOUSING, A THERMAL…
Complaint 10253392 · Dec 31, 2008

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