2012 NEWMAR ALL STAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 NEWMAR ALL STAR
The 2012 NEWMAR ALL STAR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 NEWMAR ALL STAR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 NEWMAR ALL STAR, potentially affecting up to 561 vehicles.
Recall 14V602000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 561 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Bay Star, Ventana VT/VL, Dutch Aire, Dutch Star, All-Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 16, 2007, to May 24, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw.
Consequence: A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 NEWMAR ALL STAR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NEWMAR ALL STAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE SCR/DPF/DEF EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM IS FAULTY AND RESULTS IN THE VEHICLE BECOMING UNDERIVABLE AT UNPREDICTABLE INSTANCES WHEN NO ACTUAL FAULT OR DEFICIENCY EXISTS. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVER BECOMING STRANDED IN AREA WITH NO CELL PHONE SIGNAL AND DURING TIMES OF HARSH WEATHER. IT MAY ALSO LEAVE MOTORISTS STRANDED IN UNSAFE LOCATIONS WITH INSUFFICIENT ROOM TO PARK SAFELY AND NO CAPABILITY TO MOVE TO A SAFE LOCATION. THIS IS A RESULT OF THE SYSTEM 'DE-RATING' DUE TO FAULTY SENSORS OR DEF DELIVERY SYSTEMS OR A VARIETY OF OTHER CAUSES. BECAUSE THE SYSTEM WILL DERATE THE ENGINE WHEN THE SENSORS INDICATE A LOW DEF CONDITION WHEN THE DEF TANK IS SUFFICIENTLY FULL, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE MOTORISTS TO PREDICT THESE FAILURES AND SUBSEQUENT STRANDINGS. IT IS ALSO WORTHY OF NOTE THAT IN THE CASE OF DIESEL MOTORHOMES, THESE ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS, THEY AR OFTEN OLDER, AND THEIR VEHICLES SERVE AS A CONVEYANCE OF BOTH THEIR PERSONAL POSSESSIONS AND VALUABLES.FURTHER THE OPERATIVE WORD IS IN MANY CASES 'HOMES' AND THESE MOTORISTS OFTEN HAVE NO OTHER PLACE TO GO TO SEEK SHELTER. IT IS THEREFORE BOTH UNSAFE AND UNETHICAL TO FORCE SUCH SEVERE RESTRICTIONS ON THE OWNERS OF DIESEL MOTORHOMES. THIS SEGMENT OF THE DIESEL VEHICLE DRIVING POPULATION IS AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT FROM THE LIGHT TRUCK, SUV, BUS, AND BIG RIG DRIVING POPULATIONS FOR THE REASONS STATED ABOVE AND AS SUCH THE DERATING FUNCTION OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MUST BE DISABLED IN MOTORHOMES UNTIL THE ENGINEERING AND PROGRAMMING OF THESE SYSTEMS EVOLVES TO THE POINT OF REASONABLE RELIABILITY AND PREDICTABILITY-CONDITIONS WHICH CURRENTLY CLEARLY DO NOT EXIST. IN MY CASE I HAVE HAD FOUR INSTANCES IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS DISABLING THE VEHICLE WHEN NO ACTUAL FAULT EXISTS, AND AFTER THE DEF HEADER WAS REPLACED WITH A CURRENT UNIT - GEN 6 OF THIS PART AND IT IS STILL UNRELIABLE. THIS IS AN ONGOING UNSAFE CONDITION.
Safety Rating for the 2012 NEWMAR ALL STAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 NEWMAR ALL STAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 NEWMAR ALL STAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 NEWMAR ALL STAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR ALL STAR
- 2007 NEWMAR ALL STAR — 0 complaints
- 2008 NEWMAR ALL STAR — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEWMAR ALL STAR — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEWMAR ALL STAR — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEWMAR ALL STAR — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEWMAR ALL STAR (current)
Other NEWMAR Models
- NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 208 total complaints
- NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 80 total complaints
- NEWMAR BAY STAR — 57 total complaints
- NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR — 54 total complaints
- NEWMAR LONDON AIRE — 32 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEW AIRE — 28 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEWMAR — 23 total complaints
- NEWMAR VENTANA — 20 total complaints