Hood: hinge and attachments
NewRisk. Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2019 Newmar BAY Star, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-234 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 24, 2026. Updated daily.
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk. Modified seat belt mounting brackets can fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk. Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk. A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 Newmar Bay Star constructed on a 2019 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V719000 (Equipment) and 21V571000 (Equipment, Structure) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not…
19ft factory installed awning detached from RV rendering RV undriveable. Mobile repair shop manufactured parts to securely and properly reattach awning. Shop reported factory install was very substandard. Additionally shop reported they had never seen an awning arm installed crossing over a window.…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.