2018–2026 Newmar BAY Star & 2018–2026 Newmar BAY Star Sport recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The hood stops mounting adhesive may fail, which can allow the hood stop to detach while the vehicle is in transit.
💥 The risk
Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the hood stop brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 627 RSB.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V108000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 627 RSB
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 3,582
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-731-8300
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 20, 2026
- Built
- Jul 14, 2023 – May 15, 2024
- Recall started by
- ODI