| Issue ID | 1551980 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11193087 |
| Manufacurer | Newmar Corporation |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | BAY STAR |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 15/03/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Safety issue with 3-step electric steps on 2018 newmar bay star motorhomes; steps are only inches off the ground when extended and will not stop extending if they come down on top of a foot, pet or other object. Consumer stated the step when open was only 2 inches off the ground as you can see in the attached photo, and that is why the step was partially damaged when it opened while we were driving.*dt consumer stated rv dealership that recently worked on the rv step said he never seen rv steps that came that close to the ground, and could see where there was a safety issue. Vin not valid. Manufacturer was notified.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FINCASTLE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1F66F5DY9JOXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | NEWMAR BAY STAR |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | NAPPANEE |
| Dealer's state code | IN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 46550 |