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2016 Newmar Canyon Star

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Jun 4, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
8
Latest Dec 19, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2016 Newmar Canyon Star, most frequently naming the brakes and engine categories. 8 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 13 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes150.0%
  • Engine150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

8 campaigns cover this model year

View all 8

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V830000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Dec 19, 2017
2,915 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Newmar CorporationView on NHTSA.gov
17V809000

EQUIPMENT

Dec 15, 2017
34,699 units potentially affected
The 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 the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The 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 on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for this recall is 17E-062.
Newmar CorporationManufacturer number 17E-062View on NHTSA.gov
16V744000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Oct 17, 2016
114 units potentially affected
The 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 404, "Platform Lift Installations."
The risk: Unintentional movement of the wheelchair lift can cause injury to the lift occupant and/or the lift operator.
The 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.
Newmar CorporationView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Engine
Filed Jun 4, 2025

Passenger side of engine valve train failure. Frozen roller bearing with heavy wear, heavy wear on cam and dropped one valve in cylinder. Major damage to cylinder wall, piston and head. Complete engine replacement needed. Only 18000 miles on this engine. Ordered new one from ford dealership. The engine has been removed by a certified ford mechanic and inspected for the damage. The motor home was not in motion when engine failure happened. There were no warning lights, messages or buzzers before during and after failure accrued. The motor was turned off as soon as noise was heard. There was a certified ford mechanic inspecting the motor home when failure accrued.

NHTSA ID
11664960
Incident
May 7, 2025
Brakes
Filed Mar 1, 2016

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING A 2016 NEWMAR CANYON STAR MOTORHOME, WE EXPERIENCED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND HYDROBOOST LIGHTS COMING ON. THIS WOULD RANDOMLY OCCUR WHETHER WE DROVE IT 30 FEET OR 30 MILES. THE OWNER'S MANUAL SAID TO TAKE IT IMMEDIATELY TO A FORD SERVICE CENTER, WHICH WE DID. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOING PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN OCTOBER, 2015. WE ONLY HAVE 1600 MILES ON SAID VEHICLE. FORD REPLACED THE ABS MODULE WHICH DID NOT HELP. FORD THEN REPLACED A RELAY AND FLOW VALVE ON THE HYDROBOOST. THIS DID NOT HELP. AT THIS POINT THE VEHICLE IS UNUSEABLE AND A SAFETY HAZARD SINCE IT AFFECTS THE BRAKES. I HAVE DETERMINED FROM THE INTERNET THAT OTHER INDIVIDUALS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS WITH NO REMEDIES. ALL OF THESE VEHICLES ARE USING THE 2016 F-53 CHASSIS. I WOULD LIKE YOUR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE BY ASSIGNING A FORD ENGINEER TO TROUBLESHOOT WHY THIS IS HAPPENING.

NHTSA ID
10839302
Incident
Oct 7, 2015

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSB466Amended

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. Reinstall and torque all 5/16” bolts to 19 ft. lbs. and all 3/8” bolts to 33 ft. lbs.

TSB472Amended

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. Reinstall and torque all 5/16" bolts to 19 ft. lbs. and all 3/8" bolts to 33 ft. lbs.

PIB 538

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Newmar has made a change to the water pump circuit fuse on certain coaches to improve customer experience. In most cases, the 10 amp fuse installed by the factory is sufficient. However, some coaches equipped with a ShurFlo water pump (Newmar part # 127488) blow the 10 amp water pump fuse.

RSB 506

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Issue: On certain motorhomes, there may be a loose electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that was not properly tightened. If the power connection is loose, it may result in a buildup of heat at the connection, which may increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

15V642

PARKING BRAKE

Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall 15V642: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. On certain motorhomes, the emergency brake cable and pedal may not have been properly reinstalled after chassis modifications were done. As a result, the park brake system may not properly hold the vehicle even with the park brake pedal fully depressed. This could also cause the park brake system to remain partially engaged when the park brake pedal is released causing the brake shoes to drag on the drum and potentially overheat the brakes. These issues would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly.

15V747

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER

Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Newmar Canyon Star by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024000—
2023020—
2022120—
2021040—
2020030—
2019020—
2018050—
2017150—
2016Viewing280—
2015170—
2014180—
2013180—
2012160—
2011030—
2010030—
2009030—
2008020—
2007010—
2006010—
2005010—
2004000—
2003000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.