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- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
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.
If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes applied, it may move unintentionally, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Newmar. The repair is free: an authorized Ford dealer will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the shift cable at no charge. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, referencing recall number 15S25, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar BAY Star | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Newmar BAY Star Sport | 2016 |
| Newmar Canyon Star | 2016 |