2016 Newmar Bay Star Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System:wiring 2017-12-19 · campaign 17V830000 · 2,915 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2015-10-28 · campaign 15V713000 · 93 vehicles
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Bay Star Sport, Bay Star, and Canyon Star vehicles manufactured July 8, 2015, to September 23, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.
Risk: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's and Ford's number for this recall is 15S25.
Parking Brake 2015-10-13 · campaign 15V642000 · 86 vehicles
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport and Canyon Star motorhomes manufactured July 8, 2015, to September 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. Additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.
Risk: If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. A parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Service bulletins (8)
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
Electrical System 2018-01-18 · RSB 506 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 properly tightened. if the power connection is loose, it may resu
Parking Brake 2017-08-23 · 15V642 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on nhtsa recall 15v642: newmar corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. on certain motorhomes, the emergency brake cable and pedal may not have been properly reinstalled afte
Electrical System 2016-10-14 · TSB 466 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
newmar corporation has discovered that the slideout motor mounting bolts on certain motor homes may have been under-torqued. issue: loose mounting bolts may cause noise, and may result in damage to the slideout motor housing.
Structure 2016-03-10 · TSB 443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flexsteel has informed newmar corporation that a kit needs to be installed on bi-fold pull out sofa sleepers (sscs) to prevent retention cables from getting pinched in the hinge. if a cable gets pinched in the hinge, damage may occur to the sofa cable. if both cables are detached, broken, or defect
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