2002 Newmar Scottsdale recalls and problems
The 2002 Newmar Scottsdale has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Newmar dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2002 Newmar Scottsdale vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2002 Newmar Scottsdale recalls
Recall 08V-025: Vehicle Speed Control
Problem: 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.
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Fix: 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)
Recall 07V-075: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Recall 03V-064: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Newmar Scottsdale have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Newmar Scottsdale: 08V-025 (vehicle speed control), 07V-075 (equipment), 03V-064 (service brakes, hydraulic). 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.