Defect Description
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 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 Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR DP |
| 2008 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2009 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2010 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2011 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2012 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2013 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR |
| 2014 | NEWMAR | VENTANA |
| 2015 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.