Newmar Bay Star 2018-2026 Motorhomes: Hood Stops May Detach Causing Crash Risk
Newmar recalls 2018-2026 Bay Star motorhomes due to hood stops that may detach while driving, increasing crash risk. Owners must have dealers inspect and reinstall brackets free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Newmar is recalling certain 2018-2026 Bay Star motorhomes because hood stops can detach while driving, potentially causing crashes or injuries. This affects owners who need to have dealers inspect and reinstall the hood stop brackets at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79920-newmar-bay-star-2018-2026-motorhomes-hood-stops-may-detach.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79920-newmar-bay-star-2018-2026-motorhomes-hood-stops-may-detach · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V108000
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“Newmar Bay Star 2018-2026 Motorhomes: Hood Stops May Detach Causing Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79920-newmar-bay-star-2018-2026-motorhomes-hood-stops-may-detach. Based on NHTSA recall #26V108000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V108000).
Why it’s dangerous
The hood stops' mounting adhesive may fail while the vehicle is moving, allowing the hood stop to detach. This creates a road hazard that could lead to a crash or injury if the detached part obstructs traffic or causes loss of control.
Who’s affected
Owners of Newmar Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes from 2018 to 2026 are affected. Motorhome drivers are most at risk if hood stops detach during transit.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Newmar Bay Star or Bay Star Sport motorhome was manufactured between 2018 and 2026. The recall was announced in April 2026 with owner notifications mailed to affected customers.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Newmar Customer Service
Call 1-800-731-8300 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer inspection.
Have Dealers Inspect and Reinstall Brackets
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the hood stop brackets for free to prevent detachment.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 55 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Newmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Newmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V108000 — Newmar Bay Star 2018-2026 Motorhomes: Hood Stops May Detach Causing Crash Risk Hello, I own a Newmar Bay Star 2018-2026 Motorhomes: Hood Stops May Detach Causing Crash Risk that is covered by recall 26V108000 from Newmar. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
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 #26V108000 (February 24, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.