2017 Newmar Canyon Star recalls (5)

Every 2017 Newmar Canyon Star recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 17V843000

  Dec 26, 2017Service Brakes, Hydraulic

  Problem

  Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, and Canyon Star vehicles, built on Ford chassis and equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.

  Risk

  A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Newmar will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17V-768.

  Full recall details for 17V843000 →

• Electrical System · NHTSA 17V830000

  Dec 19, 2017Electrical System:Wiring

  Problem

  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.

  Fix

  Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electrical connection at the ATS, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

  Full recall details for 17V830000 →

• Equipment · NHTSA 17V809000

  Dec 15, 2017Equipment

  Problem

  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.

  Fix

  Newmar will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.

  Full recall details for 17V809000 →

• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA 16V744000

  Oct 17, 2016Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

  Problem

  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.

  Fix

  Newmar will notify owners, and Newmar service facilities will replace the wheelchair lift base mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

  Full recall details for 16V744000 →

• Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 16V699000

  Sep 28, 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages

  Problem

  Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Canyon Star recreational vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to September 6, 2016. These vehicles have a wheelchair access door with a power door lock that may open while the vehicle is in motion if the keyfob button is pressed accidentally.

  Risk

  If the wheelchair access door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add a relay harness to prevent the keyfob button from opening the door while the vehicle is in motion. The recall began on October 18, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

  Full recall details for 16V699000 →

2017 Newmar Canyon Star complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Newmar Canyon Star. Newmar has issued at least 8 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Visibility/Wiper1

Service bulletins by component

• Electrical System (4)
• Equipment (4)
• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (2)
• Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)
• Service Brakes, Air (1)
• Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Other Newmar Canyon Star model years

← 2016 Newmar Canyon Star · 2018 Newmar Canyon Star →

• 2023 (2)
• 2022 (2)
• 2021 (4)
• 2020 (3)
• 2019 (2)
• 2018 (5)
• 2017 (5)
• 2016 (8)
• 2015 (7)
• 2014 (8)
• 2013 (8)
• 2012 (6)
• 2011 (4)
• 2010 (4)
• 2009 (4)
• 2008 (3)
• 2007 (2)

All Newmar Canyon Star recalls, every model year