- The problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Bay Star, Ventana VT/VL, Dutch Aire, Dutch Star, All-Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 16, 2007, to May 24, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw.
- The risk
- A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Newmar All Star Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Newmar All Star with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2014 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2011 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical All Star year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Newmar All Star problems
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2012 Newmar All Star recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2012 Newmar All Star
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The scr/dpf/def emissions control system is faulty and results in the vehicle becoming underivable at unpredictable instances when no actual fault or deficiency exists. This may result in the driver becoming stranded in area with no cell phone signal and during times of harsh weather. It may also leave motorists stranded in unsafe locations with insufficient room to park safely and no capability to move to a safe location. This is a result of the system 'de-rating' due to faulty sensors or def delivery systems or a...
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variety of other causes. Because the system will derate the engine when the sensors indicate a low def condition when the def tank is sufficiently full, it is impossible for the motorists to predict these failures and subsequent strandings. It is also worthy of note that in the case of diesel motorhomes, these are not professional drivers, they ar often older, and their vehicles serve as a conveyance of both their personal possessions and valuables.Further the operative word is in many cases 'homes' and these motorists often have no other place to go to seek shelter. It is therefore both unsafe and unethical to force such severe restrictions on the owners of diesel motorhomes. This segment of the diesel vehicle driving population is an entirely different from the light truck, suv, bus, and big rig driving populations for the reasons stated above and as such the derating function of the emission control system must be disabled in motorhomes until the engineering and programming of these systems evolves to the point of reasonable reliability and predictability-conditions which currently clearly do not exist. In my case I have had four instances in less than two months disabling the vehicle when no actual fault exists, and after the def header was replaced with a current unit - gen 6 of this part and it is still unreliable. This is an ongoing unsafe condition.
Newmar All Star: every year compared
All All Star years2012 Newmar All Star vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Newmar All Star | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2012 Newmar Bay Star | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Newmar Canyon Star | 1 | 6 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Newmar All Star
Does the 2012 Newmar All Star have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Newmar All Star: recreational vehicle / trailer (September 2014). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Newmar All Star?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Newmar All Star had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 2, 2021 and the latest on January 2, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Newmar All Star a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Newmar All Star year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2012 Newmar All Star has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data