The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V138000·Announced 2023-03-02

Newmar Motorhome Entry Door Latch May Fail, Preventing Emergency Exit

Newmar is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, and Canyon Star motorhomes because the entry door latch may fail and prevent entry or exit, increasing the risk of injury in emergencies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The door latch defect affects emergency egress, with the source stating inability to exit increases the risk of injury. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bay Star, 2023 Bay Star Sport, and 2023 Canyon Star motorhomes. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.

The recall affects approximately 151 motorhomes. A failure to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect and replace the door latch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
2023 NEWMAR BAY STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome / Entry Door
Hazard
  • door-latch-failure
  • emergency-egress-risk
Affected units
151

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • BAY STAR
  • BAY STAR SPORT
  • CANYON STAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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