2022 Newmar Bay Star problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Newmar Bay Star.
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- Ford Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Stripped Chassis): 4 of 4 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2022 Motorhome Chassis
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Newmar recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Newmar
Seats #22V234000 · 2022 · 4,961 units
Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 bay star, bay star sport, ventana, dutch star, new aire, canyon star, 2019 ventana le, 2020-2022 kountry star, 2019-2020 mountain aire, london aire, essex, and 2021 super star vehicles. the wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on june 10, 2022. owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Equipment #22V584000 · 2022 · 1,060 units
Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2022 mountain aire, dutch star, ventana, 2021-2023 bay star, canyon star, and 2022-2023 kountry star, and bay star sport motorhomes. the service valves on the lpg tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on september 30, 2022. owners may contact newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Latches/Locks/Linkages #23V138000 · 2023 · 151 units
Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 bay star, 2023 bay star sport and canyon star motorhomes. the entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.
Risk: The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the door latch, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were be mailed april 28, 2023. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 597r.
Seat Belts #23V469000 · 2023 · 372 units
Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2023 bay star, 2020-2023 bay star sport, and 2022-2023 super star motorhomes. the seat belt brackets for the dinette seat belts were modified to avoid interference with the vehicle slide-out rollers in the floor. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages" and 207, "seating systems."
Risk: Modified seat belt mounting brackets can fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt mounting brackets, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 4, 2023. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 604rsb.
Equipment #24V301000 · 2024 · 17 units
Problem: Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2022 bay star motorhomes. the led backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.
Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the led backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed by may 31, 2024. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 610 rsb.
Structure #26V108000 · 2026 · 3,582 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 4 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2022 Newmar Bay Star have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls filed by Newmar for the 2022 Bay Star. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2022 Newmar Bay Star problems?
In 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is service brakes.