2017 NEWMAR BAY STAR SPORT
3 recalls — 0 complaints — 7 TSBs
17V843000 Dec 26, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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 ca... Read more
Consequence
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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... Read more
17V830000 Dec 19, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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)... Read more
Consequence
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
17V809000 Dec 15, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 c... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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 i... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 NEWMAR BAY STAR SPORT
7 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 1 |
| 046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
| 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
TSB 600
May 16, 2023
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Newmar has decided to add straps to coaches equipped with a front overhead bunk to prevent the possibility of the bunk lowering if the latches were not securely or properly latched and/or unintentional latch release.
TSB 600
May 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Newmar has decided to add straps to coaches equipped with a front overhead bunk to prevent the possibility of the bunk lowering if the latches were not securely or properly latched and/or unintentional latch release.
TSB472Amended
Jan 3, 2022
354000 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 LOCTITEA? thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add
TSB466Amended
Jan 3, 2022
354000 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 LOCTITEA? thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add
RSB 506
Jan 18, 2018
110000 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 prope
RSB 507
Jan 18, 2018
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
In response to notification from Ford, Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Ford chassis. On certain motorhomes, the anti-lock brake system hydraulic electronic
RSB 507
Jan 18, 2018
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
In response to notification from Ford, Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Ford chassis. On certain motorhomes, the anti-lock brake system hydraulic electronic
NEWMAR BAY STAR SPORT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NEWMAR BAY STAR SPORT across all model years (2012–2026).
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Total Recalls
11
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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