Vehicle recall 08V025000 · January 24, 2008
Newmar Dutch Star, Kountry Aire and 3 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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)
- Notes
- Newmar recall no. 05S28.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V025000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 24, 2008
- Filed by
- NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05S28
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,575
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar Dutch Star (1994-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Newmar Kountry Aire (1994-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Newmar Kountry Star (1994-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Newmar Mountain Aire (1994-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Newmar Scottsdale (1994-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
Has your Newmar been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Newmar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.