2000 Newmar American Star recalls and problems

The 2000 Newmar American Star has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Newmar dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2000 Newmar American Star vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Newmar American Star recalls

Recall 07V-075: Equipment

Reported Mar 5, 2007 · 16,190 vehicles affected · NEWMAR CORPORATION

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.

2000 Newmar American Star problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	3

Most reported parts

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Newmar American Star complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · at 2,000 miles · reported Mar 4, 2013

Recall on dometic refrigerator model rm3862 in my newmar 5th wheel has started to leak a yellow coolant from the back of the refrigerator to the outside of the trailer through the vent housing , it also developed an ammonia smell inside the trailer. The trailer was barely used and looks like new even the carpet , furniture would show wear if used. This unit was listed in the recall and the original owner who sold it to me last july 2012 stated that the recall had been performed . After reading about the problems on this unit I realized that even though the recall had been done( A shield was…

Equipment · reported Dec 31, 2008

The contact owns a 2000 newmar american star. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 08v366000 (Equipment:recreational vehicle). He was concerned that the remedy to install a secondary burner housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse, was not a preventive remedy. He also believes that the remedy listed was also insufficient in the event a failure should occur. The equipment was repaired; however, he received another recall notice. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were not…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Newmar American Star have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Newmar American Star: 07V-075 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Newmar American Star?

Owners report equipment problems most often (3 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,000 miles.

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.