2008 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR DP RECALL - #16V008000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR DP |
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| Manufacturer |
Newmar Corporation |
| Manufactured between |
5/29/2007 - 1/14/2015 |
| Recalled on |
1/13/2016 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/17/2016 |
| # Affected |
3,712 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2008 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR DP Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2008 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR DP Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2008 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR DP Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2008 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR DP Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR DP Recall for EQUIPMENT
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