2001 Newmar Mountain Aire
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 5 total reports mentions: wheels.
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MOTORHOME WAS BUILT ON A CHASSIS THAT WAS NOT READY FOR PRODUCTION. *MR THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. THE DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE WHEELS/BAD GOODYEAR TIRES. WHEN THE TANK WAS FILLED, FUEL LEAKED AT THE FILLER HOSE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20031031
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.
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MOTORHOME WAS BUILT ON A CHASSIS THAT WAS NOT READY FOR PRODUCTION. *MR THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. THE DEALER FOUND DEFECTIVE WHEELS/BAD GOODYEAR TIRES. WHEN THE TANK WAS FILLED, FUEL LEAKED AT THE FILLER HOSE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20031031
1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.
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COACH 97545 MOUNTAIN AIRE RV. THE REVREATIONAL VEHICLE WAS BUILT ON A FORD FRAME AND CANNOT BE FIXED. *MR *CB *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20030814
1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.
1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
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VEHICLE RUNNING NORMALLY, ACCELERATED TO MERGE WITH TRAFFIC, ENGINE BEGAN TO MISS THEN BACKFIRED. MISS CONTINUED AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T ACCELERATE PAST 55 MPH. PULLED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CHECK FOR ANY VISUAL PROBLEMS, NONE NOTED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20141005
SAFETY TIMELINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT AND REAR ENGINE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD, SPARTAN AND WORKHORSE CHASSIS. ALL FRONT ENGINE CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD AND WORKHORSE CHASSIS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM J
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL VENT HOSE.
Campaign 00V315000 — check if this car was fixed
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 FU
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
Campaign 03V064000 — check if this car was fixed
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. PRESSURIZE
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 M
Campaign 07V075000 — check if this car was fixed
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 CAL
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
Campaign 09V217000 — check if this car was fixed
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 Dutch Star and Mountain Aire, 1998-1999 London Aire, 2004 Essex and 1997-1998 Kountry Aire motorhomes.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016.
Campaign 15V829000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 17V809000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 08V025000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2001 Newmar Mountain Aire — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 08V025000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V315000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 03V064000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07V075000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09V217000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V829000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V809000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire?
The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.