repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2003 Newmar Kountry StarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-809 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 15, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Equipment1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2003 Newmar Kountry 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
Risk. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR…
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
no report yet
Vehicle speed control
Risk. OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Wheels: rim
Risk. THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. INCORRECT SOFTWARE MAY NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ILLUMINATE WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES.
no report yet
Disc: caliper
Risk. A HANG UP OR LOCK UP MAY CAUSE THE CALIPERS TO OVER HEAT AND NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO STOP SAFELY.
no report yet
Brake fluid low warning: lamp
Risk. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID…
no report yet
Unknown or other
Risk. THE TV COULD BECOME LOOSE AND FALL OUT ON THE DRIVER CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND BODILY INJURY.
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
2003 vs. every other Kountry 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 Kountry Star median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Kountry Star owners report
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NEW BAR COUNTRY COACH. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL NDR1062, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2008 AND A CRACK IN THE BOILER TUBE WAS REPAIRED. IN JANUARY OF 2009, THE REFRIGERATOR FAILED AGAIN. THE CONTACT…
TL* - THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 06E076000 ON DOMETIC REFRIDGERATOR RM 3862. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CALLED THE TOLL FREE NUMBER PROVIDED BY DOMETIC,AND THAT HE WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR HIM. THE CONTACT HAD UNPLUGGED THE DOMETIC REFRIDGERATOR BECAUSE IT WAS NOT COOLING,…
LTR FM JACKIE AND WILLIAM AMBURGEY (WA) CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THEIR DEFECTIVE 2003 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR MOTORHOME, INTERIOR STEP COLLAPSED.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV HAD A MECHANISM THAT LIFTED THE STEP TO FLOOR LEVEL, WHEN SHE STOOD UP, THE STEP COLLAPSED AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE CONSUMER…
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