The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V108000·Announced 2026-02-24

Newmar motorhome hood stop adhesive may fail allowing detachment in transit

Newmar is recalling certain 2018-2026 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes because the hood stops mounting adhesive may fail, allowing the hood stop to detach while the vehicle is in transit.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: adhesive failure can release a component from a moving vehicle, creating a road hazard for other traffic.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2026 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. About 3,582 units are potentially affected.

The hood stops mounting adhesive may fail, which can allow the hood stop to detach while the vehicle is in transit.

NHTSA states that hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the hood stop brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR BAY STAR SPORT, BAY STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Recreational vehicle structure
Hazard
Affected units
3,582

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 (2)

  • BAY STAR SPORT
  • BAY STAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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