Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1998-2010 Dutch Star, 2008 Kountry Star, 2008-2009 All Star and Ventana, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire, 2014-2015 King Aire and 2015 Essex motorhomes, built on a Spartan Motors chassis. In the affected...
Engine & cooling
Newmar Kountry Star Engine problems by year
4 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Newmar Kountry Star's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
On certain motor homes built on spartan mm chassis with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.
Latest Kountry Star engine complaints
See attached document for complaint.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 newmar kountry star rv. While driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions, smoke appeared from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed smoke and flames in the engine compartment. The fire engulfed the entire vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The fire department was called to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the insurance company's storage facility. The cause of the failure has not been determined. The failure and current mileages were 38,000. Updated 12/02/08. *Lj updated 12/03/08. *Jb
2007 Newmar kountry star. Spartan motors inc safety recall on engines. Customer want them to redo the recall**nar**cc *jb
While driving at highway speed, the engine stalled. *Jb
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data