Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #17V843000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V843000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting 2017 bay star, bay star sport, and canyon star vehicles, built on ford chassis and equipped with antilock brake systems (abs) Includes 30 affected units, Hydraulic Brake Fluid Leak, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017 bay star, bay star sport, and canyon star vehicles, built on ford chassis and equipped with antilock brake systems (abs)

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V843000
Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation
Report Received Date: 2017-12-26T00:00:00
Subject: Hydraulic brake fluid leak
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 30

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17V-768
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 3.33

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NHTSA ID: 17V843000
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