Recall 16V008000: 2008–2015 Newmar Canyon Star and 6 other models
- Report received
- Jan 13, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Potentially affected
- 3,712vehicles
- Model years
- 2008–2015
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Bay Star, Dutch Star, and Ventana, 2012-2014 Bay Star Sport and Ventana VL, 2008-2015 Canyon Star, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire and 2008 Kountry Star motorhomes manufactured May 29, 2007, to January 14, 2015, and equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps manufactured by Lippert Components. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Possible consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 or Lippert Customer service at 574-537-8900. Newmar's number for this recall is 15E 078.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 Newmar BAY Star1 complaints
- 2009 Newmar BAY Star0 complaints
- 2010 Newmar BAY Star0 complaints
- 2011 Newmar BAY Star0 complaints
- 2012 Newmar BAY Star2 complaints
- 2013 Newmar BAY Star0 complaints
- 2014 Newmar BAY Star0 complaints
- 2012 Newmar BAY Star Sport0 complaints
- 2013 Newmar BAY Star Sport0 complaints
- 2014 Newmar BAY Star Sport0 complaints
- 2008 Newmar Canyon Star0 complaints
- 2009 Newmar Canyon Star0 complaints
- 2010 Newmar Canyon Star0 complaints
- 2011 Newmar Canyon Star0 complaints
- 2012 Newmar Canyon Star1 complaints
- 2013 Newmar Canyon Star1 complaints
- 2014 Newmar Canyon Star1 complaints
- 2015 Newmar Canyon Star1 complaints
- 2009 Newmar Dutch Aire DP1 complaints
- 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire DP0 complaints
- 2008 Newmar Dutch Star2 complaints
- 2009 Newmar Dutch Star0 complaints
- 2010 Newmar Dutch Star0 complaints
- 2011 Newmar Dutch Star0 complaints
- 2012 Newmar Dutch Star0 complaints
- 2013 Newmar Dutch Star0 complaints
- 2014 Newmar Dutch Star2 complaints
- 2008 Newmar Kountry Star DP0 complaints
- 2008 Newmar Ventana0 complaints
- 2009 Newmar Ventana0 complaints
- 2010 Newmar Ventana0 complaints
- 2011 Newmar Ventana0 complaints
- 2012 Newmar Ventana0 complaints
- 2013 Newmar Ventana1 complaints
- 2014 Newmar Ventana1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.