2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR
The 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Newmar Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR, potentially affecting up to 41,273 vehicles.
Recall 17V809000 — EQUIPMENT
| 34,699 vehicles affected
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...
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...
View full details →Recall 16V008000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 3,712 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 Bay Star, Dutch Star, and Ventana, 2012-2014 Bay Star Sport and Ventana VL, 2008-2015 Canyon Star, 2009-2010 Dutch Aire and 2008 Kountry Star motorhomes manufactured May 29, 2007, to January 14, 2015, and equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps manufactured by Lippert Components. The bolt that attaches the...
Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 or Lippert Customer service at 574-537-8900....
View full details →Recall 14V602000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 561 vehicles affected
Defect: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Bay Star, Ventana VT/VL, Dutch Aire, Dutch Star, All-Star, Mountain Aire, and Essex motorhomes manufactured January 16, 2007, to May 24, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the circuit breaker for the refrigerator heated water line may be incorrect for the amperage draw.
Consequence: A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and verify that the circuit breaker rating is correct for the amperage draw, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2014. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
View full details →Recall 08V366000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 2,192 vehicles affected
Defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING 772 MY 2004-2005 AMERICAN STAR, KOUNTRY AIRE, MOUNTAIN AIRE, MY 2003-2006 KOUNTRY STAR, MY 2007 X-AIRE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS; MY 2007 BAY STAR, MY 2004-2007 KOUNTRY STAR, MY 2004-2006 MOUNTAIN AIRE, MY 2003-2005 SCOTTSDALE CLASS A MOTOR HOMES; AND MY 2004-2006 DUTCH STAR, MY 2003-2006 KOUNTRY STAR, MY 2004-2006 MOUNTAIN AIRE DIESEL PUSHER MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH...
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE...
View full details →Recall 08V078000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 109 vehicles affected
Defect: NEWMAR IS RECALLING 109 MY 2008-2009 BAY STAR, CANYON STAR KOUNTRY AIRE, TORREY PINE, VENTANA DIESEL PUSHER, ALL STAR DIESEL PUSHER, KOUNTRY STAR DIESEL PUSHER, AND DUTCH STAR DIESEL PUSHER CLASS A MOTOR HOMES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD SEALED BURNER RANGES. THE RANGE AND SLIDE-IN BURNER TUBES LEADING FROM THE GAS MANIFOLD TO THE BURNER HEADS...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Remedy: NEWMAR IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD TO HAVE THE TUBES REPLACED ON THESE RANGES (PLEASE SEE 07E030). OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-800-348-7418 OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR RV. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR IF THE RV IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ANOTHER LARGE VEHICLE, IT WILL SWAY AND ROCK FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LACKS STABILITY. HE SPOKE TO A DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE SHOULD SLOW DOWN TO 45 MPH WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, WHICH SHOULD CORRECT THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS AN INSUFFICIENT ANSWER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,500. UPDATED 07/17/09 *BF UPDATED 07/17/09.*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR RV. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR IF THE RV IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ANOTHER LARGE VEHICLE, IT WILL SWAY AND ROCK FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LACKS STABILITY. HE SPOKE TO A DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE SHOULD SLOW DOWN TO 45 MPH WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, WHICH SHOULD CORRECT THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS AN INSUFFICIENT ANSWER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,500. UPDATED 07/17/09 *BF UPDATED 07/17/09.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR
Newmar Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
326 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
UNITS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD (LEVEL LEGS) ELECTRONIC LEVELING SYSTEM MAY NOT ALLOW THE JACKS TO RETRACT FULLY OR OPERATE AT ALL WITH THE MOTORHOME ENGINE RUNNING. THIS AFFECTS ONLY UNITS BUILT ON THE FORD CHASSIS. THIS TSB IS NOT APPLICABLE TO NEWMAR UNITS BUILT ON ANY OTHER CHASSIS. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR BAY STAR
- 2007 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 1 complaint
- 2008 NEWMAR BAY STAR (current)
- 2009 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 2 complaints
- 2013 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
Other NEWMAR Models
- NEWMAR DUTCH STAR — 208 total complaints
- NEWMAR MOUNTAIN AIRE — 80 total complaints
- NEWMAR KOUNTRY STAR — 54 total complaints
- NEWMAR LONDON AIRE — 32 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEW AIRE — 28 total complaints
- NEWMAR NEWMAR — 23 total complaints
- NEWMAR VENTANA — 20 total complaints
- NEWMAR KOUNTRY AIRE — 14 total complaints