Newmar BAY Star, BAY Star Sport, Canyon Star (2021-2023): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 23V138000 · Mar 2, 2023 · Newmar Corporation
151
vehicles affected
151
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V138000
- Date
- Mar 2, 2023
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 151
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Doors > LATCH
- Model years
- 2021-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Bay Star | 2021-2023 |
| Newmar | Bay Star Sport | 2023 |
| Newmar | Canyon Star | 2023 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V138000?
3 models: Newmar Bay Star (2021-2023), Newmar Bay Star Sport (2023), Newmar Canyon Star (2023), about 151 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V138000?
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.
What can happen?
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.