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2018 NEWMAR CANYON STAR Complaints and Recall Information

The 2018 NEWMAR CANYON STAR has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical system defects and equipment malfunctions based on recall data.

There are seven recalls affecting this vehicle. They involve electrical wiring and connections, equipment controls, and safety devices, impacting systems such as power supply, slide-out room controllers, and fire extinguishers.

Recalls
  • Electrical connections overheating. Recall 18V236000 affects 653 vehicles due to improperly tightened breaker box connections that may overheat, increasing fire risk. Dealers will tighten connections free of charge, recall began May 17, 2018.
  • Loose power connection. Recall 17V830000 covers 2,915 vehicles with loose power connections at the Automatic Transfer Switch causing heat buildup and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten connections free of charge, recall began February 5, 2018.
  • WiFiRanger power supply. Recall 19V257000 involves 476 vehicles where the WiFiRanger power supply may overheat, posing fire hazards. Dealers will replace the power supply free of charge, recall began April 18, 2019.
  • Slide-out room control. Recall 18V438000 affects 930 vehicles in which slide-out rooms may move unexpectedly when the ignition key is off and battery disconnect is on, creating injury risk. Dealers will replace the slide-out room controller free of charge, recall began August 24, 2018.
  • Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V809000 impacts 34,699 motorhomes including this model. Kidde plastic-handle or push-button extinguishers may clog or require excessive force, with no guarantee to discharge during fire emergencies, sometimes causing injury if the nozzle detaches. Owners will receive replacement extinguishers free of charge from Kidde, recall began February 7, 2018.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may want to review their rights under their state’s lemon law.

2018 NEWMAR CANYON STAR Summary

2018

Model Year

0

Total Complaints

5

Total Recalls

39673

Vehicles Affected

Recalls

2018 NEWMAR CANYON STAR

476 vehicles affected

19V257000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bay Star, Essex, New Aire, 2018 Bay Start Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, King Aire, Mountain Aire, Ventana LE, Ventana, and London Aire motorhomes. The power supply for the WiFiRanger may overheat.

Risk: An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.

2018 NEWMAR CANYON STAR

930 vehicles affected

18V438000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly.

Risk: If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2018 NEWMAR CANYON STAR

653 vehicles affected

18V236000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Ventana LE, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The electrical connections in the breaker box may not be properly tightened, possibly causing the connections to overheat.

Risk: Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.

2018 NEWMAR CANYON STAR

2915 vehicles affected

17V830000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, New Aire, Ventana and Ventana LE motorhomes. These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat.

Risk: The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.

2018 NEWMAR CANYON STAR

34699 vehicles affected

17V809000

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.

Complaints

No complaints found.