NHTSA Recall 16V744000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V744000; Date: Oct. 17, 2016
Unintentional movement of the wheelchair lift can cause injury to the lift occupant and/or the lift operator.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Newmar Canyon Star; 2013 Newmar Canyon Star; 2014 Newmar Canyon Star; 2015 Newmar Canyon Star; 2016 Newmar Canyon Star; 2017 Newmar Canyon Star
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 114
Recall Summary:
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 canyon star motor homes manufactured September 7, 2011, to September 6, 2016 and equipped with wheelchair lifts. Incorrect bolts may have been used to install the wheelchair lift base. These bolts may unexpectedly break allowing the lift to move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 404, "platform lift installations. "
How to Fix:
Newmar will notify owners, and newmar service facilities will replace the wheelchair lift base mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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: Oct 28, 2016
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