2021–2023 Newmar Bay Star, 2023 Newmar Bay Star Sport, 2023 Newmar Canyon Star Recall: Entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit
NHTSA campaign 23V138000 · Latches/locks/linkages · filed Mar 2, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V138000 (manufacturer number 597R). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.