2017 Newmar Bay Star, 2017 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2017 Newmar Canyon Star Recall: Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be…
NHTSA campaign 17V843000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Dec 26, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Bay Star | 2017 |
| Newmar | Bay Star Sport | 2017 |
| Newmar | Canyon Star | 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V843000 (manufacturer number 17V-768). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.