2015 Newmar Bay Star problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2017-12-15 · campaign 17V809000 · 34,699 vehicles
Defect: 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 a
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.
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:mechanical 2022-01-03 · TSB466Amended · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 loctiteâ® thread sealant to the bolt threads. if there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. reinstall and torque all 5/16â bolts to 19
Equipment:mechanical 2022-01-03 · TSB472Amended · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 loctiteâ® thread sealant to the bolt threads. if there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. reinstall and torque all 5/16" bolts to 19 f
Exterior Lighting 2016-01-19 · TSB 428R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb is created to notify dealers of a change itc made to the lead solder in the recessed lighting to make it more environmentally-friendly. this change caused an issue in itcs led recessed lights with a manufactured date codes in the range of november 2014 to march 2015. lights may premature
Equipment:electrical 2015-07-06 · TSB 418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain newmar units are equipped with automotion shades. attached is information you will need. this will apply when replacing the (old) 5 wire shade motors or changing complete shade when existing (old) shade is 5 wire and new shade motors are 3 wire. when installing the new 3 wire shades or motor
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.