The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V008000·Announced 2016-01-13

Newmar Recalls Motorhomes Due to Unstable Electric Entry Steps

Newmar is recalling specific 2008-2015 motorhomes because a bolt on the electric steps may fracture, causing the steps to become unstable and increasing the risk of injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in entry steps that creates a risk of injury, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation 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. These vehicles were manufactured between May 29, 2007, and January 14, 2015, and are equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps manufactured by Lippert Components. The recall affects 3,712 vehicles.

The defect involves a bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps, which may fracture. If this occurs, the fan gear can disengage from the steps, preventing them from remaining in the expected position and making them unstable. This condition increases the risk of injury during entry and exit.

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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR BAY STAR, DUTCH STAR, VENTANA, CANYON STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
3,712

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (7)

  • BAY STAR
  • DUTCH STAR
  • VENTANA
  • CANYON STAR
  • BAY STAR SPORT
  • DUTCH AIRE DP
  • KOUNTRY STAR DP

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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