Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 Newmar BAY Star peaked in 2016, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2016 Newmar BAY Star
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 15, 2016 to Feb 15, 2016.
Recall campaigns covering this model year438k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2016 other
Severity index0.02016 others average 9.6
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
Complaints by component
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Newmar BAY Star
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-830 | Dec 19, 2017 | These vehicles may have a loose power connection at the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), possibly resulting in a build up of heat | Electrical system | 2,915 | Repair or modification |
| 17V-809 | Dec 15, 2017 | List of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf | Equipment | 34,699 | Part replacement |
| 15V-713 | Oct 28, 2015 | Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without… | Powertrain | 93 | Part replacement |
| 15V-642 | Oct 13, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle… | Brakes | 86 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 Newmar BAY Star
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 15, 2016Failure Jan 19, 2016Pinellas Park, FLUnknown 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).
NHTSA complaint 10836292
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TSB466Amended Jan 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. Re… - TSB472Amended Jan 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Check for proper torque of all mounting bolts on all electric slideout motors. If any bolt is under- torqued, remove the bolt, and add blue LOCTITE® thread sealant to the bolt threads. If there is no washer on the nut side of the bolt, add a flat washer. Re… - RSB 506 Jan 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Issue: On certain motorhomes, there may be a loose electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that was not properly tightened. If… - 15V642 Aug 23, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mailing second notice on not corrected customer letters on NHTSA Recall 15V642: Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. On certain motorhomes, the emergency brake cable and pedal … - TSB 434 Nov 16, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In response to notification from Ford Motor Company, Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motor homes. Newmar Corp has built motorhomes on the affected chassis. Therefore, Newmar has decided c… - TSB 431 Jan 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN SPECIFIC MOTOR HOMES. THIS RECALL IS A RESULT OF INFORMATION SUPPLIED TO NEWMAR BY MORRYDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. NHTSA #: 15V 642 T/CA #: 2015-460 ON CERTAIN 2016 BAY STAR… - TSB 428R Jan 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS TSB IS CREATED TO NOTIFY DEALERS OF A CHANGE ITC MADE TO THE LEAD SOLDER IN THE RECESSED LIGHTING TO MAKE IT MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY. THIS CHANGE CAUSED AN ISSUE IN ITC’S LED RECESSED LIGHTS WITH A MANUFACTURED DATE CODES IN THE RANGE OF NOVEMBER… - TSB 443 Mar 10, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FLEXSTEEL HAS INFORMED NEWMAR CORPORATION THAT A KIT NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON BI-FOLD PULL OUT SOFA SLEEPERS (SSCS) TO PREVENT RETENTION CABLES FROM GETTING PINCHED IN THE HINGE. IF A CABLE GETS PINCHED IN THE HINGE, DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE SOFA CABLE. IF B… - TSB 466 Oct 14, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEWMAR CORPORATION HAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SLIDEOUT MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES MAY HAVE BEEN UNDER-TORQUED. ISSUE: LOOSE MOUNTING BOLTS MAY CAUSE NOISE, AND MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SLIDEOUT MOTOR HOUSING.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.