2021 NEWMAR BAY STAR
6 recalls, 25 complaints - 9 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.
23V138000 Mar 2, 2023
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bay Star, 2023 Bay Star Sport and Canyon Star motorhomes. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.
Consequence
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 597R.
22V584000 Aug 4, 2022
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Mountain Aire, Dutch Star, Ventana, 2021-2023 Bay Star, Canyon Star, and 2022-2023 Kountry Star, and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.
Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.
Complaint Statistics
25 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 17, 2026
Incident date: Aug 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Newmar Bay Star RV built on a 2020 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact stated that after parking the RV, there was an abnormal propane odor outside the vehicle coming from the storage tank. The contact stated that after turning the propane fuel regulator off, the odor was no longe... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Aug 17, 2026
Incident date: Aug 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Newmar Bay Star RV built on a 2020 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact stated that after parking the RV, there was an abnormal propane odor outside the vehicle coming from the storage tank. The contact stated that after turning the propane fuel regulator off, the odor was no longe... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 11, 2025
Incident date: Jun 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, added pressure was needed before the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated or jumped before coming to a stop. Additionally, the contact stated the transmission was slipping. T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 11, 2025
Incident date: Jun 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, added pressure was needed before the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated or jumped before coming to a stop. Additionally, the contact stated the transmission was slipping. T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 11, 2025
Incident date: Jun 11, 2025
The underside of my 2011 Toyota Tacoma is experiencing tremendous rust. Dealer said since there was not perforation, nothing to be done. Brackets holding wiring, body panels and now gas tank have rusted and failed. The gas tank strap is a major concern. It is available for inspection. The gas tank ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 22, 2025
Incident date: May 10, 2025
The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet G10. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V110000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts needed for the recall repair w... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 22, 2025
Incident date: May 10, 2025
We were driving our 2016 Honda Accord LX down the highway and our vehicle started sputtering, causing us to swerve and gain control/slow down rapidly. The car could no longer accelerate to high speeds (could only go about 35 MPH), and a bunch of engine lights came on the dash. Upon taking it to a Ho... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 8, 2024
Incident date: Apr 20, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 23, 2022
Incident date: May 17, 2022
Anti-Skid light on, Hill Start Assist Not Available Light on and Cruise Control inoperable. Come to a stop, turn engine off. Restart engine, Anti-Skid light still on, drive away and within 100 yards Skid light will turn off and cruise control will work. Within 5 miles Anti- Skid light back on and cr... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 23, 2022
Incident date: May 17, 2022
Anti-Skid light on, Hill Start Assist Not Available Light on and Cruise Control inoperable. Come to a stop, turn engine off. Restart engine, Anti-Skid light still on, drive away and within 100 yards Skid light will turn off and cruise control will work. Within 5 miles Anti- Skid light back on and cr... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 23, 2022
Incident date: May 17, 2022
Anti-Skid light on, Hill Start Assist Not Available Light on and Cruise Control inoperable. Come to a stop, turn engine off. Restart engine, Anti-Skid light still on, drive away and within 100 yards Skid light will turn off and cruise control will work. Within 5 miles Anti- Skid light back on and cr... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 27, 2022
Incident date: Apr 27, 2022
My dual pane windows are delaminating causing foggy windows. All windows seem to be defective accept front windshield.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 27, 2022
Incident date: Apr 27, 2022
My dual pane windows are delaminating causing foggy windows. All windows seem to be defective accept front windshield.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Dec 11, 2021
Incident date: Jul 6, 2021
IT ALL STARTED WITH THE ADVANCE TRACTION CONTROL. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH WIND GUST DISABILIES THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THEN THE ABS. THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN. YOUR HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF THE RV TO RESET THE ABS. ON THE LONG TRIP WE WERE PULLING OVER ABOUT EVERY 10 TO 15 MINUTES TO RE... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Dec 11, 2021
Incident date: Jul 6, 2021
IT ALL STARTED WITH THE ADVANCE TRACTION CONTROL. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH WIND GUST DISABILIES THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THEN THE ABS. THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN. YOUR HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF THE RV TO RESET THE ABS. ON THE LONG TRIP WE WERE PULLING OVER ABOUT EVERY 10 TO 15 MINUTES TO RE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 11, 2021
Incident date: Jul 6, 2021
IT ALL STARTED WITH THE ADVANCE TRACTION CONTROL. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH WIND GUST DISABILIES THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THEN THE ABS. THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN. YOUR HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF THE RV TO RESET THE ABS. ON THE LONG TRIP WE WERE PULLING OVER ABOUT EVERY 10 TO 15 MINUTES TO RE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 28, 2021
Incident date: Mar 18, 2021
RV was purchased March 2021, 700 miles on it when purchased. First time using it not 100 miles from home Service Advance Trac warning comes on, we lose cruise control when it comes on. Call Ford Service they tell us it is ok to drive that way, but should have it checked. Then ABS warning and check ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 28, 2021
Incident date: Mar 18, 2021
RV was purchased March 2021, 700 miles on it when purchased. First time using it not 100 miles from home Service Advance Trac warning comes on, we lose cruise control when it comes on. Call Ford Service they tell us it is ok to drive that way, but should have it checked. Then ABS warning and check ... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 28, 2021
Incident date: Mar 18, 2021
RV was purchased March 2021, 700 miles on it when purchased. First time using it not 100 miles from home Service Advance Trac warning comes on, we lose cruise control when it comes on. Call Ford Service they tell us it is ok to drive that way, but should have it checked. Then ABS warning and check ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 12, 2021
Incident date: Dec 7, 2020
2021 NEWMAR BAYSTAR W/ FORD F53 CHASSIS. ABS & TRACTION CONTROL (ADVANCETRAC) LIGHTS CAME ON 10 MINUTES AFTER WE TOOK DELIVERY OF RV. 32 DAYS IN FORD SERVICE DEPT. REPLACED ABS SENSOR. REPLACED ECBM. PERFORMED WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY (FIRST PARTIAL, THEN COMPLETE). REPLACED O-RING + WHEEL HUB + BRAKE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 12, 2021
Incident date: Dec 7, 2020
2021 NEWMAR BAYSTAR W/ FORD F53 CHASSIS. ABS & TRACTION CONTROL (ADVANCETRAC) LIGHTS CAME ON 10 MINUTES AFTER WE TOOK DELIVERY OF RV. 32 DAYS IN FORD SERVICE DEPT. REPLACED ABS SENSOR. REPLACED ECBM. PERFORMED WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY (FIRST PARTIAL, THEN COMPLETE). REPLACED O-RING + WHEEL HUB + BRAKE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 12, 2021
Incident date: Dec 7, 2020
2021 NEWMAR BAYSTAR W/ FORD F53 CHASSIS. ABS & TRACTION CONTROL (ADVANCETRAC) LIGHTS CAME ON 10 MINUTES AFTER WE TOOK DELIVERY OF RV. 32 DAYS IN FORD SERVICE DEPT. REPLACED ABS SENSOR. REPLACED ECBM. PERFORMED WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY (FIRST PARTIAL, THEN COMPLETE). REPLACED O-RING + WHEEL HUB + BRAKE... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
May 6, 2021
Incident date: Apr 23, 2021
NEW 2021 NEWMAR BAY STAR, WHICH HAS A 2020 FORD F53 CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE SERVICE ADVANCETRAC WARNING APPEARED ON DASH ALONG WITH AMBER WARNING LIGHT. THIS DISABLES TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM INCLUDING CRUISE CONTROL, HILL ASSIST AND MAYBE ABS. PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE DIAGNOSED/RE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 6, 2021
Incident date: Mar 28, 2021
NEW NEWMAR BAY STAR 2021 ON A 2020 FORD F53 CHASSIS. ON OUR FIRST TRIP WE NOTICED BRAKE NOISES. WE TOOK IT TO A FORD SERVICE CENTER AND THEY REPORTED BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE CRACKED AND THE ROTORS DAMAGED. THIS IS A BRAND NEW RV!
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
May 6, 2021
Incident date: Apr 23, 2021
NEW 2021 NEWMAR BAY STAR, WHICH HAS A 2020 FORD F53 CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE SERVICE ADVANCETRAC WARNING APPEARED ON DASH ALONG WITH AMBER WARNING LIGHT. THIS DISABLES TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM INCLUDING CRUISE CONTROL, HILL ASSIST AND MAYBE ABS. PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE DIAGNOSED/RE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 NEWMAR BAY STAR
9 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 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.
21V138
Apr 28, 2023
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Lippert notified Newmar of a safety defect (23E-008) on latches used on certain Lippert doors that Newmar installed. In return, Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes buil
22V 584
Sep 30, 2022
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Due to notification from Manchester Tank, the manufacturer of the LP tank, and a bulletin from RegO, the manufacturer of the LP tank service valve, Newmar has issued recall NHTSA #22V 584 and TC# 2022-550.
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 (current) | 6 | 25 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | View |
| 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 |