2016 Newmar BAY Star Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Newmar BAY Star has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).

4Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2016 Newmar BAY Star recalls

Loose ATS Power Connection Can Overheat and Cause Fire

Recall 17V830Dec 19, 20172,915 vehicles affected

A loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) in certain Newmar motorhomes can cause heat to build up in the wiring.

Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge

Recall 17V809Dec 15, 201734,699 vehicles affected

Certain Newmar motorhomes are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers that may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.

Motorhome Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes, Risking Rollaway

Recall 15V713Oct 28, 201593 vehicles affected

On certain motorhomes built between July 8, 2015 and September 23, 2015, an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment allow the transmission to be moved out of PARK without the brake pedal being applied.

Parking Brake May Fail to Hold, Risking Rollaway or Fire

Recall 15V642Oct 13, 201586 vehicles affected

Certain 2016 Newmar motorhomes built between July 8 and September 14, 2015 may have a parking brake actuator that is out of calibration.

Most common 2016 Newmar BAY Star problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2016-02-15, Unknown Or Other
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).

2016 Newmar BAY Star questions

Does the 2016 Newmar BAY Star have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Newmar BAY Star: Loose ATS Power Connection Can Overheat and Cause Fire; Fire extinguishers may clog or fail to discharge; Motorhome Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes, Risking Rollaway; Parking Brake May Fail to Hold, Risking Rollaway or Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Newmar BAY Star?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Newmar BAY Star has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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