Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2020 Newmar BAY Star peaked in 2022, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2020 Newmar BAY Star
Other, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 10, 2021 to Jun 10, 2022.
Recall campaigns covering this model year514k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2020 other
Severity index0.02020 others average 6.4
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 2020 Newmar BAY Star name structure
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
5 recall campaigns cover the 2020 Newmar BAY Star
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-108 | Feb 24, 2026 | Hood stops mounting adhesive may fail, which can allow the hood stop to detach while the vehicle is in transit | Structure | 3,582 | Repair or modification |
| 23V-469 | Jul 7, 2023 | Seat belt brackets for the dinette seat belts were modified to avoid interference with the vehicle slide-out rollers in the floor | Seat belts | 372 | Part replacement |
| 22V-234 | Apr 11, 2022 | 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… | Seats | 4,961 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-571 | Jul 27, 2021 | Adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail | Equipment | 4,106 | Part replacement |
| 20V-719 | Nov 20, 2020 | Stove's saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak | Equipment | 710 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2020 Newmar BAY Star
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 10, 2022Failure Apr 30, 202212,000 milesGunter, TXBody
The contact owns a 2020 Newmar Bay Star Motorhome built on a 2019 Ford F53 chassis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the front windshield started moving side-to-side. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the motorhome to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the front of the motorhome to be repaired. The motorhome was not repaired. The contact attempted to notify the manufacturer but was unable to speak to a Representative. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
NHTSA complaint 11468609 - Filed Apr 28, 2022Failure Apr 20, 2022Camarillo, CAService brakes, Unknown or other
Service advance trac ABS light In cross winds the system fails. Wind from either side The important stability control fails when you need it the most. ABS light is self explanatory. Called Ford and lady said she hears this issue a lot She mentioned that eventually it will disable the Rv. I’m in places where there is no phone service. Will be taking it in, but most people reported they throw parts at it and no fix.
NHTSA complaint 11462650 - Filed Mar 10, 2021Failure Mar 8, 202117,000 milesGulf Breeze, FLBody, Unknown or other
THE FRAMELESS RV WINDOWS ARE COMING LOOSE AND IN DANGER OF FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE GLASS ADHESIVE THAT HOLD THE INNER PANE TO THE OUTER PANE, IT IS FAILING AND CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. NUMEROUS OTHER RV OWNERS WITH THESE WINDOWS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint 11400225
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TSB 600 May 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar has decided to add straps to coaches equipped with a front overhead bunk to prevent the possibility of the bunk lowering if the latches were not securely or properly latched and/or unintentional latch release. - 22V 234 May 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Ford Chassis. On certain Newmar Class A motorhomes, the wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which ma… - 21V571 Sep 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Lippert (Newmar’s window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 and 08/13/2020, whic… - 20V719 Jan 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes. On certain motorhomes equipped with a Dometic propane gas stove, there could be an odor of propane gas after a short period of use
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.