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2018 Newmar BAY StarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Newmar BAY Star, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-809 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 6%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Unknown or other

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Newmar BAY Star has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2018 Newmar BAY Star recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

23%repaired · 2026 Q3

Hood: hinge and attachments

New

Recall 26V-108 · Feb 24, 2026 · 3,582 vehicles · 808 repaired

Risk. Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2020 Q2

Electrical system

Recall 18V-438 · Jun 28, 2018 · 930 vehicles · 667 repaired

Risk. If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2020 Q1

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 18V-236 · Apr 13, 2018 · 653 vehicles · 546 repaired

Risk. Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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80%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 17V-830 · Dec 19, 2017 · 2,915 vehicles · 2,327 repaired

Risk. The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

6%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-809 · Dec 15, 2017 · 34,699 vehicles · 2,193 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2019 Q4

Exterior lighting

Recall 17V-797 · Dec 12, 2017 · 194 vehicles · 163 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Newmar.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other BAY Star year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the BAY Star median. How we score

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In owners' words

What BAY Star owners report

Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11193087 · Apr 1, 2019

Own a 2018 BAY Star?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.