2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR Recalls (7)

Campaign:
13V170000 on 04/30/2013
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
08/03/2011 - 02/18/2013
Affected:
103
Defect:
Newmar corporation is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 canyon star motorhomes manufactured august 4, 2011, through february 19, 2013, for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the affected vehicles may have missing reflectors on the rear cap.
Consequence:
The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the motorhome, increasing the risk that another vehicle may crash into the motorhome.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners and dealers will install the required reflectors. the safety recall began on june 20, 2013. owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
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.

Campaign:
15V477000 on 07/29/2015
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufactured:
11/27/2007 - 07/08/2015
Affected:
472
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 canyon star toy haulers manufactured from november 28, 2007, through july 9, 2015, and model year 2007-2009 all star toy haulers manufactured from january 30, 2006, through october 21, 2009. there is unprotected flammable plastic wrap surrounding the exterior fuel dispensing system which could burn if exposed to an ignition source.
Consequence:
If the exterior fuel dispensing compartment were to catch fire, the surrounding plastic wrap material could burn increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective metal sheet on the top of the exterior fuel compartment. the repair will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2015. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.
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.

Campaign:
15V808000 on 11/30/2015
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
04/04/2007 - 03/04/2015
Affected:
979
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 king aire, 2009-2014 essex, 2011-2015 mountain aire, ventana, and dutch star, 2012-2014 ventana le, 2012-2015 canyon star, and 2015 london aire motorhomes. the affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Consequence:
If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. the recall began on january 24, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.

Campaign:
15V808000 on 11/30/2015
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
04/04/2007 - 03/04/2015
Affected:
979
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 king aire, 2009-2014 essex, 2011-2015 mountain aire, ventana, and dutch star, 2012-2014 ventana le, 2012-2015 canyon star, and 2015 london aire motorhomes. the affected vehicles are equipped with refrigerator door latches that may inadvertently lock without the operator's knowledge.
Consequence:
If an individual climbed into the refrigerator and the door inadvertently latched, the person would not be able to open the door, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. the recall began on january 24, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.

Campaign:
16V008000 on 01/12/2016
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
05/28/2007 - 01/13/2015
Affected:
3,712
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
16V744000 on 10/16/2016
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
09/06/2011 - 09/05/2016
Affected:
114
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 canyon star motor homes manufactured september 7, 2011, to september 6, 2016 and equipped with wheelchair lifts. incorrect bolts may have been used to install the wheelchair lift base. these bolts may unexpectedly break allowing the lift to move. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 404, "platform lift installations."
Consequence:
Unintentional movement of the wheelchair lift can cause injury to the lift occupant and/or the lift operator.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and newmar service facilities will replace the wheelchair lift base mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall began on october 28, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.

Campaign:
17V809000 on 12/19/2017
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
07/23/1997 - 11/02/2017
Affected:
34,699
Defect:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes. a list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v809-2309.pdf. these motorhomes are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2018. owners may contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information or owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. newmar's number for this recall is 17e-062.
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.

2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
TSB 446
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. nhtsa#: 16v 008 tc#: 2016-018 newmar corporation has been advised by lippert components that on certain motorhomes using lci coac
Bulletin:
TSB 441
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. certain motorhomes may have a defective refrigerator travel latch that may activate without the user's knowledge when the doors
Bulletin:
TSB 426
Component:
071000 fuel system, gasoline:storage
Summary:
Newmar corporation has determined a defect exist in certain toy hauler units with an exterior fuel compartment.units affected: canyon stars (floorplan 3920 and 3921) and all stars (floorplan 4153 and 4257) flammable materials are exposed
Bulletin:
15V808
Component:
351000 equipment:recreational vehicle
Summary:
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on nhtsa recall: newmar corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. issue: certain motorhomes may have a defective refriger

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