Recall 26V108 affects 3,582 2018-2026 Newmar Bay Star Sport and Bay Star motorhomes for detachable hood stops. Repair is free at any franchised Newmar dealer.
Newmar is recalling 3,582 2018-2026 Bay Star Sport and Bay Star motorhomes because the hood stops mounting adhesive can fail, letting a hood stop detach while the vehicle is moving. Detached hood stops can become a road hazard and increase crash or injury risk; Newmar dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The hood stop bracket on 2018-2026 Newmar Bay Star Sport and Bay Star motorhomes is part of the front hood attachment area. It helps hold the hood in the correct resting position when the hood is closed, so the hood does not shift against the front body cap during travel.
On affected motorhomes, the bracket was held by structural adhesive, which is glue meant to bond the bracket to the body structure. Newmar traced the concern to adhesive application outside the normal production sequence. That raises the chance that the adhesive was not installed as instructed. If the bond lets go, the hood stop bracket can loosen or detach while the motorhome is moving.
There is no warning sign before failure. The bracket can look normal before the adhesive bond releases. If the hood stop is already loose or missing, tell the Newmar dealer when you schedule the recall repair.
Who's affected?
Spans Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes across 2018-2026, all tied to the same hood stop bracket.
| 2025 Newmar Bay Star Sport | body structure |
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| 2024 Newmar Bay Star Sport | body structure |
| 2023 Newmar Bay Star Sport | body structure |
| 2022 Newmar Bay Star Sport | body structure |
| 2021 Newmar Bay Star Sport | body structure |
| 2020 Newmar Bay Star Sport | body structure |
| 2019 Newmar Bay Star Sport | body structure |
| 2018 Newmar Bay Star Sport | body structure |
| 2026 Newmar Bay Star | body structure |
| 2025 Newmar Bay Star | body structure |
| 2024 Newmar Bay Star | body structure |
| 2023 Newmar Bay Star | body structure |
| 2022 Newmar Bay Star | body structure |
| 2021 Newmar Bay Star | body structure |
| 2020 Newmar Bay Star | body structure |
| 2026 Newmar Bay Star Sport | body structure |
| 2019 Newmar Bay Star | body structure |
| 2018 Newmar Bay Star | body structure |
| Units affected | 3,582 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Detached hood stops can fall into traffic and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. There is no warning sign before detachment, so schedule the inspection and bracket reinstallation soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Newmar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2026 Newmar Bay Star Sport or Bay Star is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Newmar dealer to schedule the free hood-stop-bracket inspection and reinstallation that secures the hood stops.
- Bring the recall notice if Newmar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V108 when you call.
- Avoid driving with loose or missing hood stops; call Newmar customer service before moving the motorhome if a hood stop has detached.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Newmar technician inspects the hood stop brackets and reinstalls them so the hood stops stay in position. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are covered. If you paid for this hood stop bracket repair before the recall notice, Newmar says reimbursement eligibility is handled through the Newmar Service Department. Keep your repair paperwork and contact Newmar service at 1-800-731-8300, or ask the dealer service desk to document the prior repair while the recall work is being handled.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
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Timeline
| February 24, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
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| February 27, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| April 20, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 27, 2620 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V108?
Recall 26V108 covers 3,582 2018-2026 Newmar Bay Star Sport and Bay Star motorhomes with hood stop brackets whose mounting adhesive can fail. If a hood stop detaches while the motorhome is moving, it can become a road hazard. Newmar dealers will inspect and reinstall the brackets for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2026 Newmar Bay Star Sport or Bay Star is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 26V108. If it is, contact a franchised Newmar dealer to schedule the hood stop bracket inspection and reinstallation. Reference Newmar recall number 627 RSB when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Newmar dealers will inspect and reinstall the hood stop brackets free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included 2018-2026 Bay Star Sport and Bay Star motorhomes.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is road debris from a detached hood stop. If the bracket separates while the motorhome is in transit, it can create a road hazard for nearby drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The dealer repair addresses the bracket attachment.
What if I bought my Newmar Bay Star used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Bay Star or Bay Star Sport is included, then call a franchised Newmar dealer or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V108000 |
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| Newmar customer service | 1-800-731-8300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V108 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V108000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →