| Issue ID | 728485 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10274723 |
| Manufacurer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | BAY STAR |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 14/03/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 newmar bay star rv. While driving various speeds or if the rv is in close proximity to another large vehicle, it will sway and rock from side to side and become difficult to handle. The contact stated that the vehicle lacks stability. He spoke to a dealer and was informed that he should slow down to 45 mph when the failure occurs, which should correct the issue. The contact feels that this is an insufficient answer. The failure mileage was 800 and current mileage was 5,500. Updated 07/17/09 *bf updated 07/17/09.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 800 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DUNKIRK, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1F6MF53Y470XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 17/09/08 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 10 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BALLARDS CAMPING CENTER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 716-649-965 |
| Dealer's city | HAMBURG |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 14075 |