2023 NEWMAR BAY STAR
4 recalls, 8 complaints - 3 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.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 10, 2025
Incident date: Oct 24, 2024
On Saturday, March 8, 2025 I was crossing a busy intersection when my car shut off completely and accelerated into oncoming traffic almost causing a collision or fatality. My brakes locked and steering wheel locked. I had to put the emergency brake on in order for the car to come to a stop. We got o... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 10, 2025
Incident date: Oct 24, 2024
On Saturday, March 8, 2025 I was crossing a busy intersection when my car shut off completely and accelerated into oncoming traffic almost causing a collision or fatality. My brakes locked and steering wheel locked. I had to put the emergency brake on in order for the car to come to a stop. We got o... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 30, 2024
Incident date: Jul 8, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed up an incline, the vehicle struggled to maintain speed, after which the vehicle began to jerk and then lost motive power. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurr... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Jul 30, 2024
Incident date: Jul 8, 2024
Since the purchase of my vehicle, 07/01/2024: When in reverse vehicle does not issue audible warning alerts for other vehicles, objects or pedestrians crossing or approaching behind or from the side. Additionally, no audible warning alerts in the front as the vehicle approaches objects such as tree... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jul 30, 2024
Incident date: Jul 8, 2024
Since the purchase of my vehicle, 07/01/2024: When in reverse vehicle does not issue audible warning alerts for other vehicles, objects or pedestrians crossing or approaching behind or from the side. Additionally, no audible warning alerts in the front as the vehicle approaches objects such as tree... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 12, 2022
Incident date: Sep 15, 2022
I have owned the Bay Star for a month, since 9/15/2022. In that time, the “Service Advance Track” warning has come on 4 times. When this happens, the traction control, cruise control, and hill assist features do not work. They advertised these as safety features and now they are gone. Also, the ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 12, 2022
Incident date: Sep 15, 2022
I have owned the Bay Star for a month, since 9/15/2022. In that time, the “Service Advance Track” warning has come on 4 times. When this happens, the traction control, cruise control, and hill assist features do not work. They advertised these as safety features and now they are gone. Also, the ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Oct 12, 2022
Incident date: Sep 15, 2022
I have owned the Bay Star for a month, since 9/15/2022. In that time, the “Service Advance Track” warning has come on 4 times. When this happens, the traction control, cruise control, and hill assist features do not work. They advertised these as safety features and now they are gone. Also, the ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 NEWMAR BAY STAR
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
TSB 602
May 18, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Several coaches built after 2023 ECO 300 (before the issue was discovered) may not have the charge wire hooked up properly between the battery isolation module located in the PDC box in the front passenger side bay and the front Newmar fuse
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.
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 (current) | 4 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 9 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 25 | View |
| 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 |