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.
2004 Newmar Kountry StarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2004 Newmar Kountry Star, most often about the steering. It is covered by 9 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 2004 Newmar Kountry Star has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Steering
3Suspension
2Equipment
1Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
1Seats
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2004 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
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
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Show 5 more recalls
no report yet
Service brakes, air: supply
Risk. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING, THUS THROWING THE PASSENGER FORWARD, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. INCORRECT SOFTWARE MAY NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ILLUMINATE WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES.
no report yet
Front: anchorage
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SHOULDER HARNESS MAY BECOME LOOSE OR UNATTACHED CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
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.
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
2004 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 steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BALL JOINTS ON THE SPARTAN CHASSIS SUPPLIED BY TUTHILL ARE DEFECTIVE. THESE COMPANIES ARE AWARE OF THIS. I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 30K MILES ON MY 2004 KOUNTRY STAR DIESEL MOTOR HOME AND ALL UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS(RUBBER CUPS) ARE DEFECTIVE AND SPLITTING. I CONTACTED BOTH SPARTAN AND TUTHILL AND…
2004 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR IS NOT LISTED UNDER THE NHSTA RECALL #03V-488. I HAVE TRIED TO OBTAIN THE RECALL RECORDS FROM NEWMAR, AND THE DEALER SINCE THE MH WAS ALREADY AT A DEALERSHIP WHEN NOTIFICATION WERE SUPPOSED TO BE SENT OUT. BUT I AM GETTING CONFLICTING INFO CONCERNING THE RECALL RECORDS,…
MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT TO ODI # 10126325, I DID NOT KNOW THAT A NHTSA SAFETY RECALL # 03V-488 HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR MY MOTORHOME. I CONTACTED NEWMAR IN MAY, 2005 THAT I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY MOTORHOME AS EXPLAINED IN PREVIOUS COMPLAINT. ALTHOUGH, I HAVE HAD MY MOTORHOME CHECKED…
Own a 2004 Kountry Star?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.