Every 2017 Newmar BAY Star recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 17V843000
Dec 26, 2017Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, and Canyon Star vehicles, built on Ford chassis and equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V843000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 17V830000
Dec 19, 2017Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V830000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V809000
Dec 15, 2017Equipment
- Problem
- 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
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V809000 →
2017 Newmar BAY Star complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Newmar BAY Star. Newmar has issued at least 6 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (7)
- Electrical System (3)
- Latches/Locks/Linkages (2)
- Service Brakes, Air (2)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Newmar BAY Star. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“THE VEHICLE HAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH A SEVERE STAGGER ON TAKE OFF FROM A DEAD STOP. THE PROBLEM OCCURS FAIRLY INFREQUENTLY, BUT WHEN IT DOES OCCUR IT CAN PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING FOR UP TO A BLOCK IN DISTANCE.”
2017 NEWMAR BAY STARSep 8, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11022244
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