The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V642000·Announced 2015-10-13

Newmar Recalls 2016 Motorhomes Due to Parking Brake Calibration Defect

Newmar is recalling 86 model year 2016 Bay Star and Canyon Star motorhomes because the parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle or disengage properly.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (parking brake failure) with explicit reports of potential wheel end fire and risk of personal injury or crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2016 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, and Canyon Star motorhomes. The recall covers 86 vehicles manufactured between July 8, 2015, and September 14, 2015.

The defect involves the parking brake actuator, which may be out of calibration. This can cause the parking brake system to fail to properly hold the vehicle even when the pedal is fully depressed. Additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the pedal is released.

If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. A parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire. Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR BAY STAR, BAY STAR SPORT, CANYON STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
86

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • BAY STAR
  • BAY STAR SPORT
  • CANYON STAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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