2008–2014 Newmar Bay Star, 2012–2014 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2008–2015 Newmar Canyon Star and 4 other models Recall: Bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture…
NHTSA campaign 16V008000 · Equipment · filed Jan 13, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Bay Star | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Newmar | Bay Star Sport | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Newmar | Canyon Star | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Newmar | Dutch Aire DP | 2009, 2010 |
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Newmar | Kountry Star DP | 2008 |
| Newmar | Ventana | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V008000 (manufacturer number 15E 078). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.