Recall 13V170 affects 103 2012-2013 Newmar Canyon Star motorhomes with missing rear reflectors. Repair is free at any franchised Newmar dealer.
Newmar recall 13V170 covers 103 2012-2013 Canyon Star motorhomes with missing rear cap reflectors. Without those reflectors, other drivers have less chance to see the motorhome, raising the risk that another vehicle crashes into it; the Newmar dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear cap on a 2012-2013 Newmar Canyon Star is the back body panel of the motorhome. Reflectors on that panel are part of the exterior lighting system, and they help other drivers see the rear outline of the motorhome when light hits it. Federal lighting standard 108 requires those reflective devices so the vehicle is visible from behind.
On affected Canyon Star motorhomes, the rear cap was built without the required reflectors. The defect is not an electrical failure or a burned-out lamp. The problem is that a required visibility part is absent, so the rear of the motorhome does not match the lighting equipment required for this vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. Since the reflector is missing rather than wearing out, the issue is found by inspecting the rear cap or by having a Newmar dealer confirm whether the recalled reflector installation applies to your VIN.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2012 and 2013 Canyon Star model years, with the same exterior lighting component listed for both.
| 2012 Newmar Canyon Star | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2013 Newmar Canyon Star | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 103 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
The safety concern is visibility: missing reflectors make the motorhome harder for other drivers to see and increase the risk of another vehicle crashing into it. Schedule the reflector installation and use extra caution around traffic until the work is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Newmar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Newmar Canyon Star is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Newmar dealer to confirm the free reflector installation for the missing rear reflectors.
- Bring the recall notice if Newmar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V170 when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether the motorhome needs extra visibility precautions before service.
What happens at the repair
Newmar's remedy is to install the required reflectors on the rear cap. Once Newmar makes the dealer repair available, a Newmar technician will add the missing rear reflectors so the motorhome has the reflective equipment required by FMVSS 108. The dealer repair will be free once available. The source remedy says owner and dealer notification began on June 20, 2013. Have your VIN ready when you call a Newmar dealer so the service desk can confirm the recall and order the reflector work.
Timeline
| May 1, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V170?
Recall 13V170 covers 103 2012-2013 Newmar Canyon Star motorhomes that were built without required rear-cap reflectors. Missing reflectors reduce the motorhome's visibility to other drivers and increase crash risk. Newmar dealers install the required reflectors.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Newmar Canyon Star is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 13V170. If it is, contact a franchised Newmar dealer and ask for the rear reflector installation. Reference recall 13V170 when you call. Newmar customer support is 1-574-773-7791.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V170, Newmar dealers install the required rear reflectors on affected 2012-2013 Canyon Star motorhomes.
What if I bought my Newmar Canyon Star used?
The recall still applies to the vehicle. Ownership history does not remove the free repair. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2012-2013 Newmar Canyon Star is included, then call a franchised Newmar dealer with recall number 13V170.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V170000 |
|---|---|
| Newmar customer service | 1-574-773-7791 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V170 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V170000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →