2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR
The 2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Newmar Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR, potentially affecting up to 40,708 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 17V830000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 2,915 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V830000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 2,915 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 15V713000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 93 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V642000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 86 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ON 1/19/16, RV ONE SUPERSTORES INC. (D/B/A TAMPA RV) SOLD AND DELIVERED A NEW VEHICLE THAT WAS SUBJECT TO A 'STOP SALES' ORDERS ISSUED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, WITHOUT FIRST CORRECTING THE DEFECTS IN THE VEHICLE. TAMPA RV VIOLATED 49 USC 30120(I)(2).
Safety Rating for the 2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR
Newmar Corporation has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
15V642 — PARKING BRAKE
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 after chassis modifications were done....
TSB 466 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
TSB 431 — SERVICE BRAKES
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES. THIS RECALL IS A RESULT OF INFORMATION SUPPLIED TO NEWMAR BY MORRYDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. NHTSA #: 15V 642 T/CA #: 2015-460 ON CERTAIN 2016 BAY STAR SPORT, BAY STAR, AND CANYON STAR MOTORHOMES,...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEWMAR BAY STAR
- 2011 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 2 complaints
- 2013 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
- 2014 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
- 2015 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 0 complaints
- 2016 NEWMAR BAY STAR (current)
- 2017 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 2 complaints
- 2018 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 1 complaint
- 2019 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 3 complaints
- 2020 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 5 complaints
- 2021 NEWMAR BAY STAR — 23 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