Newmar 2017 Canyon Star: Brake Fluid Leak Risk - Recall
Newmar is recalling 2017 Canyon Star vehicles with potential brake fluid leaks causing longer stopping distances. Owners must have HECU valve block ball plugs checked by Ford/Lincoln dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling 2017 Canyon Star vehicles that may have missing valve block ball plugs in the brake system. This could cause brake fluid leaks or air ingestion, increasing stopping distance and crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226245-newmar-2017-canyon-star-brake-fluid-leak-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226245-newmar-2017-canyon-star-brake-fluid-leak-risk-recall · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V843000
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“Newmar 2017 Canyon Star: Brake Fluid Leak Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226245-newmar-2017-canyon-star-brake-fluid-leak-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #17V843000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V843000).
Why it’s dangerous
Missing valve block ball plugs in the brake system can cause brake fluid leaks or air ingestion. This leads to longer stopping distances, potentially increasing crash risk during sudden braking.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Newmar Canyon Star vehicles built on Ford chassis are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with ABS brakes are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Canyon Star models built on Ford chassis with ABS brakes. The recall covers vehicles where the HECU may have missing valve block ball plugs.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or Newmar at 1-800-731-8300 to get the recall service.
Have HECU Inspected
Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs and replace the unit if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17V-768.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 29 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V843000 (December 26, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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