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2012 Newmar BAY StarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2012 Newmar BAY Star, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-809 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 6%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage19kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Newmar BAY Star has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2012 Newmar BAY Star recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

6%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-809 · Dec 15, 2017 · 34,699 vehicles · 2,193 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

27%repaired · 2017 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 16V-008 · Jan 13, 2016 · 3,712 vehicles · 995 repaired

Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

34%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 14V-602 · Sep 29, 2014 · 561 vehicles · 188 repaired

Risk. A circuit breaker that is incorrectly rated for the amperage need increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Newmar.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other BAY Star year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the BAY Star median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What BAY Star owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS DRIVING N/B ON US-89 FROM JACKSON, WY AND ACCELERATING TO 55 MPH WHEN MY RV BEGAN TO SWAY APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 3 FEET FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING OUT OF CONTROL. I SLOWED AND THE SWAYING SUBSIDED BUT WHEN AT 40 MPH BEGAN AGAIN WHEN I DROVE OVER A DEFECT IN THE ROAD. I STOPPED…
Complaint 10779400 · Oct 2, 2015 · 19,200 miles

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