NHTSA Recall 05V109000: Electrical system
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,738 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Newmar Kountry Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V109000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 50402-C |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | March 24, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain class a motor homes built on workhorse chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 101, "controls and display" and standard no. 105 "hydraulic and electric brake systems." models with actia instrument cluster, the incorrect software programmed into the cluster such that certain warnings are not displayed.
Safety risk
Incorrect software may not have the ability to illuminate warning lamps indicating brake system failures. The standards require driver warning when brake failure codes are set.
Remedy
Workhorse is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6773 or newmar at 574-773-7719.
Notes
Workhorse recall no. 50402-c.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V109000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Kountry Star | 2003, 2004 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2003, 2004 |
| Newmar Scottsdale | 2003, 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.