Electric entry steps may be unstable
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V008000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V008000?
NHTSA recall 16V008000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on January 13, 2016. It addresses: Electric entry steps may be unstable. The recall affects approximately 3,712 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V008000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15E 078. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.