2018 NEWMAR BAY STAR Safety Overview
The 2018 NEWMAR BAY STAR has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 7 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
- Equipment:electrical
- Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Consumer Complaints
Consumers have also filed 1 safety complaint.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for NEWMAR BAY STAR owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes.
Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA Recall 26V108000: Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bay Star, Essex, New Aire, 2018 Bay St...
An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 19V257000: An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mo...
If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 18V438000: If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Sta...
Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 18V236000: Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2018 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, C...
The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 17V830000: The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling various 1995-2018 motorhomes.
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 17V809000: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes.
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.
NHTSA Recall 17V797000: If the front side marker lights are not connected to the wiring harness... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"SAFETY ISSUE WITH 3-STEP ELECTRIC STEPS ON 2018 NEWMAR BAY STAR MOTORHOMES; STEPS ARE ONLY INCHES OFF THE GROUND WHEN EXTENDED AND WILL NOT STOP EXTENDING IF THEY COME DOWN ON TOP OF A FOOT, PET OR OTHER OBJECT. CONSUMER STATED THE STEP WHEN OPEN WAS ONLY 2 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE ATTACHED PHOTO, AND THAT IS WHY THE STEP WAS PARTIALLY DAMAGED WHEN IT OPENED WHILE WE WERE DRIVING.*DT CONSUMER STATED RV DEALERSHIP THAT RECENTLY WORKED ON THE RV STEP SAID HE NEVER SEEN RV STEPS THAT CAME THAT CLOSE TO THE GROUND, AND COULD SEE WHERE THERE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. VIN NOT VALID. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.*JB"