1996 Newmar Kountry Aire Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 Newmar Kountry Aire. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1996 Newmar Kountry Aire
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment
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. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from…
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. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at…
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Vehicle speed control
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. (note:…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Newmar Kountry Aire. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Newmar Kountry Aire model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Newmar Kountry Aire model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Newmar Kountry Aire | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Newmar Kountry Aire | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Newmar Kountry Aire | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Newmar Kountry Aire | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Newmar Kountry Aire | 4 | 5 |
| 1998 Newmar Kountry Aire | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 Newmar Kountry Aire | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 Newmar Kountry Aire | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 Newmar Kountry Aire | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 Newmar Kountry Aire | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Newmar Kountry Aire | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1996 Newmar Kountry Aire
How do I know if my 1996 Newmar Kountry Aire has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 Newmar Kountry Aire; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Newmar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V025000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Newmar models
- Dutch Star167 complaints
- Mountain Aire61 complaints
- Kountry Star46 complaints
- Bay Star30 complaints
- New Aire24 complaints
- London Aire20 complaints
- Ventana14 complaints
- Canyon Star8 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.