NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2016 Newmar BAY Star, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NEWMAR BAY STAR.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| unclear | 1 | 100.0% | 1.00 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| none | 1 | 100.0% | 0.27 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 1 tagged complaints of 1 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2017-12-19. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-12-15. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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 (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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 on "Product Safety Recall" for more information or owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791. Newmar's number for thi (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-10-28. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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 Ford's number for this recall is 15S25.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-10-13. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
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 (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
9 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| PARKING BRAKE | 2 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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10205732
Date: 2022-01-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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 LOCTITEA A? 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
10205733
Date: 2022-01-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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 LOCTITEA A? 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 5/16A?A A bolts
10129954
Date: 2018-01-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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
10117940
Date: 2017-08-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 afte
10084066
Date: 2016-10-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.
10086618
Date: 2016-03-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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
10089225
Date: 2016-01-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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 ITCA S LED RECESSED LIGHTS WITH A MANUFACTURED DATE CODES IN THE RANGE OF NOVEMBER 2014 TO MARCH 2015. LIGHTS MAY PREMATUR
10089248
Date: 2016-01-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: PARKING BRAKE, 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 MOTORHOME
10116278
Date: 2015-11-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
In response to notification from Ford Motor Company, Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. Newmar Corp has built motorhomes on the affected chassis. Therefore, Newmar has decided certain 2016 motorhomes manufactured on Ford