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Newmar BAY Star Recall 17V843: Brake Fluid Leak Could Lengthen Stopping Distance

NHTSA campaign 17V843, reported December 26, 2017, 30 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017 Newmar motorhomes built on Ford chassis with antilock brakes may be missing valve block ball plugs in the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). This can allow a brake fluid leak or air to enter the system during electronic brake distribution or ABS activation.

A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can make it take longer to stop the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.

The inspection and, if needed, replacement of the HECU is free at an authorized Ford or Lincoln dealer. Newmar will notify owners directly. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V843Newmar Corporation
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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 Star2017
Newmar BAY Star Sport2017
Newmar Canyon Star2017