Vehicle recall 16V008000 · January 13, 2016
Newmar Canyon Star, BAY Star and 5 more models
The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V008000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 13, 2016
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15E 078
- Owner notification
- February 17, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,712
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Newmar BAY Star (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Newmar BAY Star Sport (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
- Newmar Canyon Star (2008-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Newmar Dutch Aire DP (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Newmar Dutch Star (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Newmar Kountry Star DP (2008): 2008
- Newmar Ventana (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Has your Newmar been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Newmar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.