Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2022 Newmar BAY Star peaked in 2022, with 2 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
2022 Newmar BAY Star
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 23, 2022 to Jun 7, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year610k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints42.0 times the median 2022 other
Severity index0.02022 others average 4.5
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Components
75% of complaints about the 2022 Newmar BAY Star name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-108 | Feb 24, 2026 | Hood stops mounting adhesive may fail, which can allow the hood stop to detach while the vehicle is in transit | Structure | 3,582 | Repair or modification |
| 24V-301 | Apr 29, 2024 | LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat | Equipment | 17 | Not stated |
| 23V-469 | Jul 7, 2023 | Seat belt brackets for the dinette seat belts were modified to avoid interference with the vehicle slide-out rollers in the floor | Seat belts | 372 | Part replacement |
| 23V-138 | Mar 2, 2023 | Entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit | Latches and locks | 151 | Part replacement |
| 22V-584 | Aug 4, 2022 | Service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak | Equipment | 1,060 | Part replacement |
| 22V-234 | Apr 11, 2022 | Wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short… | Seats | 4,961 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2022 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.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 7, 2023Failure Sep 1, 2022Boerne, TXParking brake, Service brakes
The brakes on the Ford chassis were damaged due to extreme heat before the unit was sold to me and have been damaged 2 additional times due to extreme heat in the first 3,500 miles. The unit was purchased new and had 1,460 miles when purchased in August 2022. Ford is attempting to repair the vehicle again and have had the unit in their possession for 9 months. We are concerned with a brake failure or fire hazard and have asked the manufacturer to repurchase the unit from us under the Texas Lemon Law.
NHTSA complaint 11525912 - Filed Feb 26, 2023Failure Feb 15, 2023Red Bluff, CAService brakes, Vehicle speed control, Wheels
On numerous occasions the dash warning light will come on stating "Service Advance Trac". When this happens traction control, hill assist & cruise control all shut off without any warning. Sometimes the ABS light illuminates also. Ford does not seem to have a fix for this problem as it has effected many newer F53 chassis. Ford tells customers to just stop for a few minutes & cycle the key. It clears it for a little while but always comes back on. No trouble codes show up when scanning with an OBD2 scanner. Ford say they are working on a fix coming soon, but they have been saying that for the past two years, but no fix yet. When the cruise control shuts off suddenly it can be quite alarming and the traction control being inoperable could cause skidding if conditions are right.
NHTSA complaint 11509171 - Filed Nov 17, 2022Failure Nov 17, 2022Vallejo, CAUnknown or other
(FORD F53 V8 CHASSIS), MESSAGE APPEARS ON DASH "SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC".
NHTSA complaint 11494013 - Filed Apr 23, 2022Failure Apr 23, 2022Newnan, GAPower train, Service brakes, Vehicle speed control
Nuisance service advance trac light illuminates which in turn disables hill assist, abs and cruise control. Will reset when ignition is recycled. However no ABS on a large vehicle in adverse weather is unsettling. It’s my understanding that this is a frequent issue in the new Ford F53 chassis. Many consumers have reported dealerships are unable to determine the exact cause and only have the fault(s) return. I have reported this issue to the Ford Rv assistance division along with many others. I am unsure if ford is investigating appropriately to find a hard fix. Please contact Ford to make this determination for yourself. It is in my opinion that Ford find a solution and issue a recall. Feel free to contact with your concerns. [XXX] Mobile [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint 11461872
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 610RSB May 13, 2024 · Service Campaign
Suburban has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific cooktop ranges. NHTSA# 24E-028. In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall NHTSA# 24V 301, TC # 2024-252. - 610 Aug 7, 2024 · Service Campaign
Suburban has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific cooktop ranges. NHTSA# 24E-028. In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall NHTSA# 24V 301, TC # 2024-252. - TSB 600 May 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar has decided to add straps to coaches equipped with a front overhead bunk to prevent the possibility of the bunk lowering if the latches were not securely or properly latched and/or unintentional latch release. - 21V138 Apr 28, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lippert notified Newmar of a safety defect (23E-008) on latches used on certain Lippert doors that Newmar installed. In return, Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built with Lippert en… - 22V 584 Sep 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Due to notification from Manchester Tank, the manufacturer of the LP tank, and a bulletin from RegO, the manufacturer of the LP tank service valve, Newmar has issued recall NHTSA #22V 584 and TC# 2022-550. - 22V 234 May 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Ford Chassis. On certain Newmar Class A motorhomes, the wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which ma…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.