Newmar recalls 2018–2026 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes over hood part that can detach
The adhesive holding the hood stop in place may fail, letting the part come off while the motorhome is moving, which could become a road hazard and raise the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the hood stop brackets free of charge. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 and refer to recall number 627 RSB.
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Recall details
- Product
- Newmar Bay Star Sport, Bay Star 2018–2026
- Company
- Newmar Corporation
- Hazard
- Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Units
- 3,582 vehicles
- Owner notification
- April 20, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 24, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V108000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 627 RSB
- Model years: 2018–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Defect
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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