Newmar recall 597R
Newmar calls it 597R. NHTSA filed it as campaign 23V138000 on Mar 2, 2023: latches/locks/linkages on the 2021–2023 Newmar BAY Star and 2 other Newmar models, 151 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.
What NHTSA has under this number
Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings| NHTSA campaign | Vehicles | Component | Filed | Affected | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V138000 | 2021–2023 Newmar BAY Star and 2 other Newmar models | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Mar 2, 2023 | 151 | moderate |
The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 23V138000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →
Two numbers, one recall
Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 597R is the number Newmar assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 23V138000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.
The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.
Check one specific vehicle
Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.
Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573Is 597R the same recall as 23V138000?
Yes. 597R is Newmar’s own number for it; 23V138000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.
Which vehicles does 597R cover?
2021–2023 Newmar BAY Star and 2 other Newmar models, 151 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.
Does the 597R repair cost anything?
No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.