2020 NEWMAR BAY STAR
5 recalls, 5 complaints - 7 TSBs
26V108000 Feb 24, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
23V469000 Jul 7, 2023
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Bay Star, 2020-2023 Bay Star Sport, and 2022-2023 Super Star motorhomes. The seat belt brackets for the dinette seat belts were modified to avoid interference with the vehicle slide-out rollers in the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to... Read more
Consequence
Modified seat belt mounting brackets can fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 604RSB.
22V234000 Apr 11, 2022
SEATS
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured,... Read more
Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
21V571000 Jul 27, 2021
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portio... Read more
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.
20V719000 Nov 20, 2020
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Bay Star and Ventana, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020 Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Kountry Star and Super Star and 2021 Bay Star Sport motorhomes equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The stove's saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, ... Read more
Consequence
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 20E 071.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 10, 2022
Incident date: Apr 30, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Newmar Bay Star Motorhome built on a 2019 Ford F53 chassis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the front windshield started moving side-to-side. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the motorhome to the local dealer, where it ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 28, 2022
Incident date: Apr 20, 2022
Service advance trac ABS light In cross winds the system fails. Wind from either side The important stability control fails when you need it the most. ABS light is self explanatory. Called Ford and lady said she hears this issue a lot She mentioned that eventually it will disable the Rv. I’m in ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 28, 2022
Incident date: Apr 20, 2022
Service advance trac ABS light In cross winds the system fails. Wind from either side The important stability control fails when you need it the most. ABS light is self explanatory. Called Ford and lady said she hears this issue a lot She mentioned that eventually it will disable the Rv. I’m in ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 10, 2021
Incident date: Mar 8, 2021
THE FRAMELESS RV WINDOWS ARE COMING LOOSE AND IN DANGER OF FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE GLASS ADHESIVE THAT HOLD THE INNER PANE TO THE OUTER PANE, IT IS FAILING AND CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. NUMEROUS OTHER RV OWNERS WITH THESE WINDOWS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 10, 2021
Incident date: Mar 8, 2021
THE FRAMELESS RV WINDOWS ARE COMING LOOSE AND IN DANGER OF FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE GLASS ADHESIVE THAT HOLD THE INNER PANE TO THE OUTER PANE, IT IS FAILING AND CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. NUMEROUS OTHER RV OWNERS WITH THESE WINDOWS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 NEWMAR BAY STAR
7 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
TSB 600
May 16, 2023
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Newmar has decided to add straps to coaches equipped with a front overhead bunk to prevent the possibility of the bunk lowering if the latches were not securely or properly latched and/or unintentional latch release.
TSB 600
May 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Newmar has decided to add straps to coaches equipped with a front overhead bunk to prevent the possibility of the bunk lowering if the latches were not securely or properly latched and/or unintentional latch release.
22V 234
May 27, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Ford Chassis. On certain Newmar Class A motorhomes, the wiring under the seats may be incorrectly
21V571
Sep 9, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Lippert (Newmara??s window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 a
21V571
Sep 9, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Lippert (Newmara??s window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 a
21V571
Sep 9, 2021
138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Lippert (Newmara??s window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 a
20V719
Jan 19, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes. On certain motorhomes equipped with a Dometic propane gas stove, there could be an odor of propane gas after a short perio
NEWMAR BAY STAR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NEWMAR BAY STAR across all model years (2007, 2026).
76
Total Recalls
59
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
NEWMAR BAY STAR - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 9 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 25 | View |
| 2020 (current) | 5 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 | View |