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2017 Newmar Bay Star

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  • Engine. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Fuel/propulsion System complaints

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3,779 miles · Sep 8, 2017
EngineFuel/propulsion System

THE VEHICLE HAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH A SEVERE STAGGER ON TAKE OFF FROM A DEAD STOP. THE PROBLEM OCCURS FAIRLY INFREQUENTLY, BUT WHEN IT DOES OCCUR IT CAN PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING FOR UP TO A BLOCK IN DISTANCE. DURING THIS TIME THE VEHICLE ACTS AS THOUGH IT IS GOING TO DIE AND WILL ONLY TRAVEL 2 - 5 MILES P…

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THE VEHICLE HAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH A SEVERE STAGGER ON TAKE OFF FROM A DEAD STOP. THE PROBLEM OCCURS FAIRLY INFREQUENTLY, BUT WHEN IT DOES OCCUR IT CAN PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING FOR UP TO A BLOCK IN DISTANCE. DURING THIS TIME THE VEHICLE ACTS AS THOUGH IT IS GOING TO DIE AND WILL ONLY TRAVEL 2 - 5 MILES PER HOUR. EVENTUALLY, IT WILL RESUME ACCELERATION AND DRIVE NORMALLY. HOWEVER, IT IS A SEVERE DANGER TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS SINCE THIS CAN OCCUR WHEN PULLING OUT TO TURN RIGHT OR LEFT OR EVEN GO THROUGH AN INTERSECTION ON A GREEN LIGHT, WHICH MIGHT TURN RED BY THE TIME THE VEHICLE DECIDES TO ACCELERATE NORMALLY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE FORD DEALER IN DALLAS, OREGON, TWICE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THEY HAVE RUN DIAGNOSTICS ON THE FLIGHT RECORDER AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DETECT THE PROBLEM. SINCE IT IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THIS IS NOT BEYOND THE SCOPE OF REASON. I HAVE TALKED WITH A NUMBER OF MECHANICS OUTSIDE OF THE FORD ORGANIZATION, AND MOST OF THEM HAVE STATED THAT THEY BELIEVE THE PROBLEM TO BE THE THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR. I HAVE SUGGESTIVE THIS TO FORD AND ITS DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY STATE THAT THEY CANNOT REPLACE THE SENSOR WITHOUT FIRST HAVING THE FLIGHT RECORDER DETECT THE EXACT PROBLEM. I HAVE OFFERED TO PAY THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE PART AND LABOR, EVEN THOUGH I AM STILL IN WARRANTY, BUT THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE IT. IN THE MEANTIME MY WIFE AND I ARE EXPOSED TO AN EXTREME RISK WHILE OPERATING OUR NEW MOTORHOME. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS US TO DRIVE THE 150 MILES FROM OUR HOME AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE WITH THEM TO TEST IT AT THEIR CONVENIENCE WHILE THEIR MECHANICS HAVE A LULL IN THEIR DAILY SCHEDULE. TO DO THIS WITHOUT A SCHEDULED TIME WITH AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS COULD TAKE MONTHS. I HAVE ASKED FORD TO SUPPLY US WITH THE LOAN OF A FORD FLIGHT RECORDER TO USE UNTIL THE PROBLEM CAN BE DETECTED, BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED TO DO SO.

NHTSA ODI #11022244

Official recalls

3

17V843000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Dec 26, 2017

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2017 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, and Canyon Star vehicles, built on Ford chassis and equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Newmar will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 17V-768.

17V830000 · Electrical System:wiring

Dec 19, 2017

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 & remedy

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.

17V809000 · Equipment

Dec 15, 2017

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 assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence & remedy

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 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.

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NHTSA investigations

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