NHTSA Campaign 17V797000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Issued by Newmar Corporation · Reported Dec 12, 2017 · 194 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The front side marker lights on these vehicles may not be connected to the wiring harness. Additionally, when the headlight high beams are activated, the low beams may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the front side marker lights are not connected to the wiring harness, and the low beams do not illuminate when high beams are activated, it can reduce visibility to the operator and to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will connect the front side marker lights to the wiring harness, and ensure the low beam lights illuminate with high beam activation, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NEWMAR BAY STAR 2018 194
NEWMAR BAY STAR SPORT 2018 194

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V797000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.