Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
- Component
- Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 3,582
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2026-02-24
- Owners notified
- 2026-04-20
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 risk
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.