The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V108000·Announced 2027-12-02

Newmar Bay Star Motorhomes Recalled for Detaching Hood Stops

Newmar is recalling 2018-2026 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes because the hood stop mounting adhesive may fail, causing the hood stop to detach during transit and become a road hazard.

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: This is a vehicle structural defect involving hood attachment failure. The hazard could cause crashes or injuries, but no injuries or deaths have been reported, placing it at the High severity level per the risk-of-harm product criterion.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2026 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The hood stop mounting adhesive may fail, potentially allowing the hood stop to detach while the motorhome is in transit.

A detached hood stop can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Affected consumers should contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Dealers will inspect and reinstall the hood stop brackets free of charge.

The recalled product

Product
2023 NEWMAR BAY STAR SPORT
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
  • hood-detachment
  • adhesive-failure
  • road-hazard
  • crash-risk
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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