Recall 15V642 covers 86 2016 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, and Canyon Star motorhomes. Repair is free at any franchised Newmar dealer.
Newmar is recalling 86 2016 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, and Canyon Star motorhomes because the parking brake actuator is out of calibration. The defect can keep the brake from holding the vehicle or from fully releasing, which raises crash, injury, and wheel-end fire risks; the Newmar dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The parking brake on the 2016 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, and Canyon Star motorhomes is the foot-operated brake that holds the coach when it is parked. It works through a cable and actuator assembly that applies tension to the parking brake system when the pedal is fully depressed, then releases that tension when the pedal is released.
On affected motorhomes, the Ford F53 chassis was modified before the parking brake actuator was pinned to remove tension from the system. That skipped step can leave the self-adjusting actuator out of calibration. With the wrong cable tension, the parking brake does not properly hold the motorhome even when the pedal is fully depressed. It also can fail to release completely after the pedal is released.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner-facing problem is in how the brake holds or releases, so treat any parking brake that will not hold firmly or will not release cleanly as a reason to arrange service.
Who's affected?
Covers the Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, and Canyon Star lines from the 2016 model year, all tied to the parking brake.
| 2016 Newmar Bay Star | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2016 Newmar Bay Star Sport | Parking brake |
| 2016 Newmar Canyon Star | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 86 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle can roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. A dragging parking brake can also lead to a wheel-end fire. Confirm the vehicle is secure when parked and ask a Newmar dealer about recall timing. Repair will be free at any franchised Newmar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, or Canyon Star is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Newmar dealer and reference recall number 15V642 when you call.
- Schedule the free parking-brake foot pedal assembly replacement that fixes the out-of-calibration actuator.
- Bring the recall notice if Newmar mailed one to you.
- Park on level ground and chock the wheels until the repair is complete, because the parking brake can fail to hold the motorhome.
What happens at the repair
Newmar has identified the dealer fix as replacement of the parking brake foot pedal assembly. Once the repair is available, a Newmar technician will replace that assembly, and parts and labor will be free under the recall. The work addresses the parking brake actuator calibration problem that can keep the brake from holding the motorhome or from fully releasing. Newmar has a standard reimbursement plan on file for documented out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. Contact Newmar customer service with your repair paperwork to claim reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 13, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 22, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 8, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| December 8, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 8, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V642?
Recall 15V642 covers 86 2016 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, and Canyon Star motorhomes with a parking brake actuator calibration problem. The parking brake can fail to hold the vehicle, or it can drag after release. Newmar dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, or Canyon Star is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 15V642. If it is, contact a Newmar dealer to schedule replacement of the parking brake foot pedal assembly. Reference recall number 15V642 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 15V642, Newmar dealers replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended movement or brake drag. If the parking brake does not fully engage, the motorhome can roll and increase the risk of personal injury or a crash. If the parking brake drags after release, it can result in a wheel end fire.
What if I bought my Newmar motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2016 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, or Canyon Star is included, then call a Newmar dealer with recall number 15V642.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V642000 |
|---|---|
| Newmar customer service | 1-800-731-8300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V642 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V642000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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