NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Newmar Bay Star Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Newmar Bay Star has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2023 Newmar Bay Star. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 Newmar Bay Star owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Newmar Bay Star, describing incidents dated September 15, 2022 to October 24, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11647512 · Filed
While Driving the advance track message comes on and the dash light comes on the cruse control quits and the hill assist not available comes on. All resets when the Motor Home is engine is turned off for a few minutes. Next time driven all comes back on again.
ODI #11605454 · Filed
The Advancetrac error light comes on and then the ABS system error lights and the cruse control stops functioning
ODI #11489043 · Filed
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 info…
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 July 25, 2022 – August 17, 2023 (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.
Entry Door Latch Failure
NHTSA #23V138000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch · NHTSA notice
Reported March 2, 2023 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 151 vehicles
Repair completion: 75.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Newmar campaign 597R · Owners notified April 28, 2023
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.
Safety consequence
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Propane Leak Can Cause a Fire
NHTSA #22V584000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported August 4, 2022 · Newmar Corporation
Potentially affected: 1,060 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 30, 2022
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.
Safety consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Other Newmar Bay Star model years
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