1994–2003 Newmar Dutch Star, 1994–2003 Newmar Kountry Aire, 1994–2003 Newmar Kountry Star and 2 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES CONSTRUCTED ON FORD F-53TY1 AND P131 MOTOR…
NHTSA campaign 08V025000 · Vehicle Speed Control · filed Jan 24, 2008 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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: ALSO SEE FORD RECALLS 05V017, 05V388, AND 06V286)
NEWMAR RECALL NO. 05S28.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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar | Kountry Aire | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar | Kountry Star | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar | Mountain Aire | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar | Scottsdale | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 08V025000 (manufacturer number 05S28). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.