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2003 Newmar Kountry Star recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

10 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2003 Newmar Kountry Star recalls, newest first

December 15, 2017NHTSA 17V80900034,699 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 11, 2009NHTSA 09V324000493 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Newmar is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 motor homes and recreational vehicle trailers manufactured between March 5, 2002 and April 3, 2003, equipped with certain norcold refrigerators. The coolant solution in these cooling units can escape.
Consequence
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 death.
Remedy
Newmar is working with norcold to notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The remedy campaign will be conducted by norcold. The safety recall campaign began on October 19, 2009. Owners may contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 11, 2009NHTSA 09V2170002,578 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary
Newmar is recalling 2,578 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
Consequence
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 brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09V-110. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 24, 2008NHTSA 08V0250005,575 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
On certain class a motor homes constructed on Ford f-53TY1 and P131 motor home chassis and equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Consequence
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy
Newmar is working with Ford in conducting this recall. Ford will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or newmar at 574-773-7791. (note: also see Ford recalls 05V017, 05V388, and 06V286)

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 5, 2007NHTSA 07V07500016,190 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
Certain class a and diesel pusher motor homes and fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06E076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle Inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 8, 2005NHTSA 05V3910006 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Rim

Summary
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
Consequence
The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. The wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the rims replaced. The recall began on October 17, 2005. Owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 24, 2005NHTSA 05V1090001,738 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary
Certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 101, "controls and display" and standard no. 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." models with actia instrument cluster, the incorrect software programmed into the cluster such that certain warnings are not displayed.
Consequence
Incorrect software may not have the ability to illuminate warning lamps indicating brake system failures. The standards require driver warning when brake failure codes are set.
Remedy
Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or newmar at 574-773-7719.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 9, 2004NHTSA 04V01900037 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper

Summary
On certain motorhomes built on workhorse chassis and equipped with bosch zops brake calipers, the pads can drag on the rotor surface due to the pin slide.
Consequence
A hang up or lock up may cause the calipers to over heat and not allow the driver to stop safely. This could cause overheating of the brake calipers which could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Workhorse is notifying customers and will arrange to have the calipers and brake pads replaced on the affected vehicles. Owners should contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or newmar at 1-574-773-5153.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 26, 2003NHTSA 03V0640001,227 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp

Summary
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by standard.
Consequence
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 condition, if the body builder relied solely upon Ford's ivm compliance statement for the brake system warning indicator.
Remedy
Dealers will revise the brake warning lamp circuit. Owner notification began April 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 25, 2002NHTSA 02V19800088 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary
On certain diesel pusher, and class a motorhomes, a bracket securing the tv in place in the front overhead cabinet above the driver may not support the weight of the tv.
Consequence
The tv could become loose and fall out on the driver causing a loss of control of the vehicle and bodily injury.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the tv from the front overhead cabinet and replace the installation brackets. Owner notification began July 31, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newmar at 1-800-731-8300.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer3
  2. Service brakes2
  3. Equipment1
  4. Hydraulic1
  5. Structure1

Other Newmar Kountry Star years

Other 2003 Newmar models

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  3. 2003 Honda Odyssey (15 recalls)
  4. 2003 Subaru Outback (15 recalls)
  5. 2003 Subaru Legacy (15 recalls)
All of 2003’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star have any recalls?
10 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, wheels, electrical system, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Newmar Kountry Star recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Newmar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Newmar Kountry Star?
6 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.