2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
5
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
The 2017 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, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Newmar Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilitywiper (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR, potentially affecting up to 40,815 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 17V830000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 2,915 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V830000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 2,915 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V843000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 30 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
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 16V699000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 71 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V699000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
| 71 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ON MAY 3, 2021 WHILE DRIVING I-71 S IN OHIO DURING A HEAVY RAIN STORM, I EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM. I WAS TRAVELLING APPROX. 55 MPH. EITHER THE WIPER ARM (WHERE IT'S ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR) FAILED AND CAUSED THE BRACKET HOLDING THE MOTOR TO FAIL, OR THE BRACKET FAILED AND CAUSED THE WIPER ARMS TO FAIL. BOTH WIPERS, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE FELL DOWN AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD AND HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY.
Safety Rating for the 2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
Newmar Corporation has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
RSB 507 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
In response to notification from Ford, Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Ford chassis. On certain motorhomes, the anti-lock brake system hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) may have missing valve block ball plugs. Issue: This could cause fluid...
RSB 507 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
In response to notification from Ford, Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Ford chassis. On certain motorhomes, the anti-lock brake system hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) may have missing valve block ball plugs. Issue: This could cause fluid...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR CANYON STAR
- 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 1 complaint
- 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 (current)
- 2018 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 0 complaints
- 2019 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 0 complaints
- 2020 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 0 complaints
- 2021 NEWMAR CANYON STAR — 0 complaints
- 2022 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