| Issue ID | 700643 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10248621 |
| Manufacurer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | KOUNTRY STAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 31/05/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 newmar kountry star rv. While driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions, smoke appeared from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed smoke and flames in the engine compartment. The fire engulfed the entire vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The fire department was called to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the insurance company's storage facility. The cause of the failure has not been determined. The failure and current mileages were 38,000. Updated 12/02/08. *lj updated 12/03/08. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OWENSBORO, KY |
| VIN pattern | 4UZAAHAK44CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 17/01/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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| Dealer's name | PRIEMER RV |
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