2021 Newmar BAY Star Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 36%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Newmar BAY Star, 36% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,400 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“New Newmar Bay Star 2021 on a 2020 ford f53 chassis. On our first trip we noticed brake noises. We took it to a ford service center and they reported both front brake pads were cracked and the rotors damaged. This is a brand new rv!”
NHTSA complaint #11415470, filed 2021-05, 2,400 miles“It all started with the advance traction control. Driving down the highway with wind gust disabilies the cruise control and then the ABS. This continued to happen. Your have to pull over and turn off the rv to reset the ABS. On the long trip we were pulling over about every 10 to 15 minutes to reset the system. We took our ford v8 rv into shop for repair. After having the repair done. We took a trip and immediately it happened again. It was not fixed. We were told this problem is not fixable from ford after spending $581 for nothing. And told it was not under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11443434, filed 2021-12“Anti-Skid light on, Hill Start Assist Not Available Light on and Cruise Control inoperable. Come to a stop, turn engine off. Restart engine, Anti-Skid light still on, drive away and within 100 yards Skid light will turn off and cruise control will work. Within 5 miles Anti- Skid light back on and cruise control cuts out. Repeat procedure again. Same results. At times, no problem for 150 miles. At times, light will not shut off. This is a serious problem as anti lock braking might be affected in wet conditions, also no cruise control and no Anti skid available.”
NHTSA complaint #11470667, filed 2022-06“2021 Newmar baystar w/ ford f53 chassis. Abs & traction control (advancetrac) lights came on 10 minutes after we took delivery of rv. 32 days in ford service dept. Replaced ABS sensor. Replaced ecbm. Performed wiring harness overlay (first partial, then complete). Replaced o-ring + wheel hub + brake rotor assembly. Warning lights went out, but came on again about 250 miles later. Cruise control & hill assist disabled. 11 days in 2nd ford service dept. Removed & replaced entire wiring harness overlay. Warning lights went out. Not sure for how long. …”
NHTSA complaint #11420711, filed 2021-06Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 36% |
Other parts of the 2021 Newmar BAY Star
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Newmar BAY Star
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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