NHTSA Recall 16V008000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,712 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Newmar Bay Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V008000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15E 078 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | January 13, 2016 |
| Owner notification | February 17, 2016 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V008000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Bay Star | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Newmar Bay Star Sport | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Newmar Canyon Star | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Newmar Dutch Aire DP | 2009, 2010 |
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Newmar Kountry Star DP | 2008 |
| Newmar Ventana | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.