2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR
The 2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 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 Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR, potentially affecting up to 38,972 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Discovered an approximately 4" long crack in the hub plate of a rear wheel. The crack goes through the serial number stamp on the wheel (possible stress riser caused by the serial number stamp?). The wheel has been taken out of service and is available for inspection. No other agency has inspected the wheel. There were no symptoms of an issue (no abnormal tire wear was noticed and no vibration or unbalance issues were noticed). The crack was seen when I was doing a periodic lug nut torque check.
I WAS DRIVING N/B ON US-89 FROM JACKSON, WY AND ACCELERATING TO 55 MPH WHEN MY RV BEGAN TO SWAY APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 3 FEET FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING OUT OF CONTROL. I SLOWED AND THE SWAYING SUBSIDED BUT WHEN AT 40 MPH BEGAN AGAIN WHEN I DROVE OVER A DEFECT IN THE ROAD. I STOPPED AT A CAMPGROUND AND WHILE EXAMINING MY RV I DISCOVERED THE BRACKET THE HOLDS THE REAR SWAY BAR TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE AXLE HAD BROKEN. THIS IS THE SECOND DEFECT FROM THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD THE SWAY BAR TO THE REAR AXLE, THE FIRST TIME WAS REPORTED TO NHTSA ON 11-20-2012. THE FAILURE OF THE SWAY BAR BRACKET ON THE FORD MOTORHOME CHASSIS CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING ON A LESS THAN PERFECTLY SMOOTH ROAD.
Safety Rating for the 2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR
Newmar Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB 446 — STRUCTURE
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES. NHTSA#: 16V 008 TC#: 2016-018 NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS BEEN ADVISED BY LIPPERT COMPONENTS THAT ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES USING LCI COACHSTEP ELECTRIC DOUBLE OR TRIPLE ENTRANCE STEPS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL OF A STRUCTURAL...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 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 — 2 complaints
- 2009 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR (current)
- 2013 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
- 2014 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
- 2015 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 1 complaint
- 2017 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 2 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