NEWMAR BAY STAR (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Newmar is recalling 2018 Bay Star motorhomes with front side marker lights not connected to wiring harness, causing low beams to fail when high beams are activated. This reduces visibility and increases crash risk. Owners should contact Newmar for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the front side marker lights are not connected to the wiring harness, and the low beams do not illuminate when high beams are activated, it can reduce visibility to the operator and to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling 2018 Bay Star motorhomes because the front side marker lights may not be connected to the wiring harness. This causes low beams to stop working when high beams are activated, reducing visibility for the driver and other road users. If you own this model, contact Newmar customer service for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225255-newmar-2018-bay-star-front-lights-not-working-may-reduce.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225255-newmar-2018-bay-star-front-lights-not-working-may-reduce · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V797000
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“Newmar 2018 Bay Star: Front Lights Not Working May Reduce Visibility.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225255-newmar-2018-bay-star-front-lights-not-working-may-reduce. Based on NHTSA recall #17V797000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V797000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front side marker lights may not be connected to the wiring harness, so when high beams are turned on, the low beams don't illuminate properly. This creates a visibility problem for the driver and other road users, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Newmar Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with faulty lighting systems are at higher risk of crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Newmar Bay Star or Bay Star Sport motorhome has front side marker lights that don't connect to the wiring harness. The issue occurs when high beams activate but low beams don't light up.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a free repair for the front side marker lights.
What NHTSA says to do
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will connect the front side marker lights to the wiring harness, and ensure the low beam lights illuminate with high beam activation, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front side marker lights may not be connected to the wiring harness, causing low beams to fail when high beams are activated. This reduces visibility and increases crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2018 Newmar Bay Star or Bay Star Sport motorhome has front side marker lights that don't connect to the wiring harness, especially when high beams activate but low beams don't light up.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 to schedule a free repair for the front side marker lights.
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V797000 — Newmar Newmar Hello, I own a Newmar that is covered by recall 17V797000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will connect the front side marker lights to the wiring harness, and ensure the low beam lights illuminate with high beam activation, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V797000 (December 12, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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