2017 Newmar Bay Star Sport | 2017 Newmar Bay Star | 2017 Newmar Canyon Star — Service brakes, hydraulic
Published December 29, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 26, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V843000, published December 29, 2017 and initiated December 26, 2017. Recalling firm: Newmar Corporation; 2017 Newmar Bay Star Sport | 2017 Newmar Bay Star | 2017 Newmar Canyon Star — Service brakes, hydraulic.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NEWMAR
- Model
- BAY STAR SPORT
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Lot
- 2017 NEWMAR BAY STAR SPORT | 2017 NEWMAR BAY STAR | 2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Newmar Bay Star Sport | 2017 Newmar Bay Star | 2017 Newmar Canyon Star — Service brakes, hydraulic recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V843000 on December 29, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEWMAR. Model: BAY STAR SPORT.