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2008 Newmar Grand Star CAProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 Newmar Grand Star CA, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 31, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Newmar Grand Star CA 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
Structure20
Tires20

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

3 recalls

2008 Newmar Grand Star CA 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

Recall 11V-235 · Apr 12, 2011 · 5,486 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 09V-217 · Jun 11, 2009 · 2,578 vehicles

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…

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

2008 vs. every other Grand Star CA 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 Grand Star CA median. How we score

'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Grand Star CA owners report

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

INNER FENDER WALLS ON THE NEWMAR 2008 GRANDSTAR 3750 ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE REAR INSIDE DUAL TIRE, CAUSING BOLT RUBBING ON SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE, CAUSING THE BOLT TO WEAR INTO TIRE SIDEWALL SHEARING OFF THE RUBBER, COMPROMISING THE TIRE. *TR
Complaint 10281100 · Aug 19, 2009
DURING A SERVICE AT A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS CENTER, THEIR SAFETY INSPECTION REVEALED BOTH INNER TIRES ON THE REAR DUALS ARE COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE COACH FRAME. AT 5K MILES, ONE TIRE NEAR FAILURE, THE OTHER LESS SO. VISUAL INSPECTION SHOWS A TOO CLOSE GAP BETWEEN THE TIRE TREAD AND COACH BODY…
Complaint 10268379 · May 11, 2009

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