Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V642000 Reported October 13, 2015

Parking brake may not function properly

Newmar Corporation · N/A · 86 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V642000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
86
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 13, 2015
Completion Rate
61.63

Defect Summary

Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016 bay star, bay star sport and canyon star motorhomes manufactured july 8, 2015, to september 14, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.

Safety Consequence

If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. a parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire.

Corrective Action

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal assembly, free of charge. the recall began on october 22, 2015. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 15V642000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V642000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V642000?

NHTSA recall 15V642000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on October 13, 2015. It addresses: Parking brake may not function properly. The recall affects approximately 86 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V642000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.