Recall 23V138000: Newmar Corporation
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 23V138000 was filed by Newmar Corporation and received on March 2, 2023.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 151.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on April 28, 2023.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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The absence of a recall in this dataset does not establish that a vehicle is safe.
Defect summary (official text)
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.
Consequence (official text)
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Remedy (official text)
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.
Notes and contacts as published
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Manufacturer campaign number: 597R.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2021 to 2023 |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR SPORT | 2023 |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR | 2023 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2021 Newmar Bay Star listed in the notice
- 2022 Newmar Bay Star listed in the notice
- 2023 Newmar Bay Star listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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