NHTSA Campaign Id 16V699000; Date: Sep. 28, 2016
If the wheelchair access door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 Newmar Canyon Star; 2016 Newmar Canyon Star; 2017 Newmar Canyon Star
Component: Latches/locks/linkage
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 71
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 canyon star recreational vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to September 6, 2016. These vehicles have a wheelchair access door with a power door lock that may open while the vehicle is in motion if the keyfob button is pressed accidentally.
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add a relay harness to prevent the keyfob button from opening the door while the vehicle is in motion. The recall began on October 18, 2016. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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: Oct 18, 2016
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