2014 Newmar Mountain AireProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire, most often about the visibility/wiper. 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 April 18, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Newmar Mountain Aire has problems

1 complaint 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
Visibility/wiper10

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

9 recalls

2014 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.

66%repaired · 2020 Q1

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 18V-198 · Mar 27, 2018 · 2,139 vehicles · 1,411 repaired

Risk. If the power steering hose contacts the power stud causing a power steering fluid leak, additional steering effort may be needed increasing the risk of a crash…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

6%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-809 · Dec 15, 2017 · 34,699 vehicles · 2,193 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2019 Q1

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 17V-497 · Aug 9, 2017 · 1,167 vehicles · 879 repaired

Risk. A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

24%repaired · 2017 Q4

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 16V-478 · Jun 28, 2016 · 1,243 vehicles · 298 repaired

Risk. A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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83%repaired · 2017 Q4

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 16V-252 · Apr 28, 2016 · 1,150 vehicles · 950 repaired

Risk. If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

42%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 15V-808 · Dec 1, 2015 · 979 vehicles · 413 repaired

Risk. If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2018 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 15V-803 · Nov 30, 2015 · 1,085 vehicles · 1,085 repaired

Risk. A door lock actuator that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

48%repaired · 2016 Q2

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 15V-149 · Mar 16, 2015 · 153 vehicles · 74 repaired

Risk. If the wiper blades separate from the wiper arms, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

49%repaired · 2016 Q1

Equipment

Recall 14V-098 · Mar 4, 2014 · 599 vehicles · 291 repaired

Risk. If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

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

2014 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

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In owners' words

What Mountain Aire owners report

Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING DURING A RAIN STORM, ON I90 IN ILLINOIS, WITH A STRONG CROSS WIND THE DRIVER'S WIPER WAS BLOWN TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND BECAME STUCK LEAVING ME WITH VERY LIMITED VISIBILITY. ONCE THIS HAPPENS THE WIPER ARM MUST BE REPLACED. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWO MORE TIMES.
Complaint 11408656 · Apr 18, 2021 · 33,000 miles

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