NHTSA Recall 13V169000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V169000; Date: May. 1, 2013
If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Newmar Bay Star; 2014 Newmar Bay Star; 2013 Newmar Bay Star Sport; 2013 Newmar Canyon Star; 2014 Newmar Canyon Star; 2013 Newmar Dutch Star; 2014 Newmar Dutch Star; 2013 Newmar Ventana; 2013 Newmar Ventana Le
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 111
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 bay star sport, ventana and ventana le and model year 2013-2014 bay star, canyon star and dutch star motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
How to Fix:
Newmar will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Recall Notes:
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.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 28, 2013
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