Recall 17V843000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT |
| 2017 | NEWMAR | CANYON STAR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.