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Newmar BAY Star Recall 17V797: Front lights may not work properly, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 17V797, reported December 12, 2017, 194 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The front side marker lights may not be connected to the wiring harness. In addition, when the high beams are turned on, the low beams may not illuminate as intended. Because of this, the vehicle does not meet federal lighting requirements, and reduced visibility for the driver and other motorists can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy is free. Newmar will notify owners, and authorized dealers will connect the front side marker lights to the wiring harness and make sure the low beams illuminate when the high beams are activated. The recall began on January 16, 2018.

Owners can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 for more information. You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V797Newmar Corporation
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The front side marker lights on these vehicles may not be connected to the wiring harness. Additionally, when the headlight high beams are activated, the low beams may not illuminate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
If the front side marker lights are not connected to the wiring harness, and the low beams do not illuminate when high beams are activated, it can reduce visibility to the operator and to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will connect the front side marker lights to the wiring harness, and ensure the low beam lights illuminate with high beam activation, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.

Affected vehicles

Newmar BAY Star2018
Newmar BAY Star Sport2018