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.
2005 Newmar Mountain AireProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire, 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 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Steering
2Structure
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2005 Newmar Mountain Aire 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.
repaired · 2017 Q2
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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.
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Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Risk. THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS, OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION…
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Steering
Risk. THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
Equipment
Risk. SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Other: labels
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
2005 vs. every other Mountain Aire 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 Mountain Aire median. How we score
'91'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Mountain Aire owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NUMBER: 15V829000 (STEERING) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME…
2005 NEMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE MOTORHOME. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING LOOSE STEERING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT. THE REPAIRS ONLY LASTED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. *JB
Own a 2005 Mountain Aire?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.