Vehicle recall 26V108000 · February 24, 2026
Newmar BAY Star and BAY Star Sport
The hood stops mounting adhesive may fail, which can allow the hood stop to detach while the vehicle is in transit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V108000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 24, 2026
- Filed by
- Newmar Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- 627 RSB
- Owner notification
- April 20, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,582
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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