2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
6
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
The 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Newmar Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR, potentially affecting up to 41,058 vehicles.
Recall 17V809000 — EQUIPMENT
| 34,699 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V744000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 114 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Unintentional movement of the wheelchair lift can cause injury to the lift occupant and/or the lift operator.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V008000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 3,712 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 15V808000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 979 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Recall 15V808000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 979 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new replacement door latch that will not automatically latch, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Recall 15V477000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 472 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the exterior fuel dispensing compartment were to catch fire, the surrounding plastic wrap material could burn increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective metal sheet on the top of the exterior fuel compartment. The repair will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer...
View full details →Recall 13V170000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 103 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners and dealers will install the required reflectors. The safety recall began on June 20, 2013. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR CLASS A RV MODEL 3920 ONE OF TWO REAR TAILGATE CABLES SEPARATED ALLOWING THE REAR RAMP TO FREE FALL AT THE FORCE PROVIDED BY ITS SEVERAL HUNDRED POUND WEIGHT. THE TAILGATE NEARLY CRUSHED ME, STRIKING MY FACE, KNOCKING ME BACKWARDS ONTO THE GROUND, STRIKING MY LEFT FOOT BREAKING SEVERAL BONES. I ALSO SUFFERED A BLACK EYE. I LATER DETERMINED THAT THE THREADED CABLE BOLT COUPLING DID NOT HAVE ANY THREAD LOCK APPLIED TO THE CONNECTION ALLOWING THE COUPLING TO EVENTUALLY DETACH. UPDATED 09/25/15*LJ
Safety Rating for the 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
Newmar Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB 426 — EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation has determined a defect exist in certain toy hauler units with an exterior fuel compartment.Units affected: Canyon Stars (floorplan 3920 and 3921) and All Stars (floorplan 4153 and 4257) Flammable materials are exposed in the exterior fuel compartment. This proposes increased risk of fire. NHTSA #15V-477, T/CN #...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR CANYON STAR
- 2007 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 0 complaints
- 2008 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR (current)
- 2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 1 complaint
- 2014 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 1 complaint
- 2015 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 1 complaint
- 2016 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 2 complaints
- 2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 1 complaint
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