CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The adhesive that mounts the hood stop brackets on certain Newmar Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes may fail. If it does, the hood stop can come loose while the vehicle is being driven.
A detached hood stop can become a road hazard for other drivers and increases the risk of a crash or injury. Owners should not wait to have this checked.
Authorized Newmar dealers will inspect and reinstall the hood stop brackets at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. You can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, referencing recall 627 RSB, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar BAY Star | 201820192020202120222023202420252026 |
|---|---|
| Newmar BAY Star Sport | 201820192020202120222023202420252026 |