2008 Newmar Kountry Aire FW recalls and problems
The 2008 Newmar Kountry Aire FW has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Newmar dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2008 Newmar Kountry Aire FW vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2008 Newmar Kountry Aire FW recalls
Recall 11V-235: Equipment
Problem: Newmar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200 series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Fix: Newmar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on march 28, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
Recall 10V-434: Equipment
Problem: Newmar is recalling certain recreational trailers equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Fix: Newmar is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on april 6, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.
Recall 08V-078: Equipment
Problem: Newmar is recalling 109 my 2008-2009 bay star, canyon star kountry aire, torrey pine, ventana diesel pusher, all star diesel pusher, kountry star diesel pusher, and dutch star diesel pusher class a motor homes and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with atwood sealed burner ranges. The range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or "kink" in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture.
Risk: This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Fix: Newmar is working with atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges (Please see 07e030). Owners may contact atwood at 1-800-348-7418 or newmar at 574-773-7791.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Newmar Kountry Aire FW have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Newmar Kountry Aire FW: 11V-235 (equipment), 10V-434 (equipment), 08V-078 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Newmar recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Newmar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.