2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various equipment components, including lighting, awning motors, fuel system protection, and door latches. Some recalls also address fire safety equipment and wheelchair lift installation.
There are 9 recalls involving systems such as exterior lighting, awning motors, fuel dispensing protection, microwaves, refrigerator door latches, wheelchair lifts, electric steps, and fire extinguishers.
Recalls- Exterior lighting. Recall 13V170000 affects 103 vehicles due to missing rear cap reflectors, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will install the required reflectors. The recall began June 20, 2013.
- Awning motor. Recall 13V169000 includes 111 vehicles where incorrect installation may damage the awning motor. This can cause the awning to unfurl unexpectedly, posing injury and crash risks. Owners are advised not to drive until repairs are made. The recall began June 28, 2013.
- Fuel dispensing system. Recall 15V477000 covers 472 vehicles with unprotected flammable plastic wrap around the exterior fuel system. The wrap could burn if exposed to ignition, increasing fire risk. Dealers will install a protective metal sheet starting September 1, 2015.
- Microwave operation. Recall 14V098000 affects 599 vehicles equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves that may start on their own, increasing fire risk. Newmar will notify owners and dealers. The recall began April 17, 2014.
- Refrigerator door latch. Recall 15V808000 applies to 979 vehicles with latches that may lock inadvertently, trapping anyone inside. Dealers will install replacement latches that do not automatically lock. The recall began January 24, 2016.
- Wheelchair lift bolts. Recall 16V744000 covers 114 vehicles where incorrect bolts may break on wheelchair lifts, causing unexpected movement and risking injury. Newmar will replace the bolts free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016.
- Electric step stability. Recall 16V008000 includes 3,712 vehicles with steps that may become unstable due to fractured bolts in the fan gear assembly. Dealers will install reinforcing retainer brackets. The recall began February 17, 2016.
- Fire extinguishers. Recall 17V809000 affects 34,699 vehicles equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push button Pindicator extinguishers that may clog, fail to discharge, or have nozzles that detach, increasing injury and fire risks. Owners will receive replacement extinguishers free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2018.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recall issues may have rights under their state lemon laws and should consider consulting a qualified attorney.
2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
40789
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
34699 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
114 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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."
Risk: Unintentional movement of the wheelchair lift can cause injury to the lift occupant and/or the lift operator.
2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
3712 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
472 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
Risk: If the exterior fuel dispensing compartment were to catch fire, the surrounding plastic wrap material could burn increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
979 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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.
Risk: 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.
2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
599 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex recreational vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own.
Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
111 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 Bay Star Sport, Ventana and Ventana LE and model year 2013-2014 Bay Star, Canyon Star and Dutch Star motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Risk: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
103 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.