2018-2026 Newmar BAY Star, 2018-2026 Newmar BAY Star Sport recall: Hood Stop Adhesive May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 24, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Who's affected
3,582 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2018-2026 Newmar BAY Star, 2018-2026 Newmar BAY Star Sport.
- Compared with
Newmar Corporation has 5 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 1 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
70 earlier NHTSA recalls by Newmar Corporation since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 24, 2026 2026 Newmar Freedom Aire recall: Heating System Incorrectly Wired
- Jan. 16, 2026 2026 Newmar Freedom Aire recall: Water Tank Heating Pad May Fail
- June 27, 2025 2016-2024 Newmar King Aire, 2023-2024 Newmar Essex, 2023-2024 Newmar London Aire recall: Baggage Door Skins May Come Loose and Become a Road Hazard (agency record)
- Oct. 23, 2024 Newmar Corporation recall: Damaged Valve May Cause Loss of Tire Pressure (agency record)
- April 29, 2024 Newmar Corporation recall: LED Backlight Circuit Board Failure May Cause Fire (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Newmar BAY Star 2018-2026
- Newmar BAY Star Sport 2018-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V108000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 24, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 3,582 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 627 RSB |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record