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2019 Newmar Bay Star Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Newmar Bay Star has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Newmar dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Newmar Bay Star. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2019 Newmar Bay Star owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Newmar Bay Star, describing incidents dated July 27, 2021 to March 2, 2022.

Most-cited components

  • Structure 2 complaints
  • Equipment 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11460034 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2019 Newmar Bay Star constructed on a 2019 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V719000 (Equipment) and 21V571000 (Equipment, Structure) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not…

  • ODI #11458052 · Filed

    19ft factory installed awning detached from RV rendering RV undriveable. Mobile repair shop manufactured parts to securely and properly reattach awning. Shop reported factory install was very substandard. Additionally shop reported they had never seen an awning arm installed crossing over a window…

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Hood Stop Adhesive May Fail

NHTSA #26V108000 · Structure — Body — Hood — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice

Reported February 24, 2026 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 3,582 vehicles

Repair completion: 22.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 627 RSB · Owners notified April 20, 2026 · Vehicles built June 7, 2018 – May 28, 2019 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

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.

Safety consequence

Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Seat Belt Mounting Bracket May Fail/FMVSS 210

NHTSA #23V469000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Anchorage · NHTSA notice

Reported July 7, 2023 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 372 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.53% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 604 RSB · Owners notified August 4, 2023

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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat belt Assembly Anchorages" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Safety consequence

Modified seat belt mounting brackets can fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Wiring Under Seat Not Secured Properly

NHTSA #22V234000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported April 11, 2022 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 4,961 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.53% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 10, 2022

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, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.

Safety consequence

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Window Adhesive Failure

NHTSA #21V571000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 27, 2021 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 4,106 vehicles

Repair completion: 67.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 21E 047 · Owners notified September 10, 2021

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 portion of the window may fail.

Safety consequence

Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Cook Stove Valves may Leak Gas

NHTSA #20V719000 · Equipment — Appliance — Oven/Stove/Cooktop · NHTSA notice

Reported November 20, 2020 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 710 vehicles

Repair completion: 73.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Newmar campaign 20E 071 · Owners notified January 18, 2021

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, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Safety consequence

A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

WiFiRanger Power Supply May Overheat

NHTSA #19V257000 · Equipment — Electrical · NHTSA notice

Reported March 29, 2019 · Newmar Corporation

Potentially affected: 476 vehicles

Repair completion: 64.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 18, 2019 · Vehicles built July 28, 2017 – January 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bay Star, Essex, New Aire, 2018 Bay Start Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, King Aire, Mountain Aire, Ventana LE, Ventana, and London Aire motorhomes. The power supply for the WiFiRanger may overheat.

Safety consequence

An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Newmar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the power supply, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Newmar Bay Star model years

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