NHTSA Recall 23V469000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V469000; Date: Jul. 7, 2023
modified seat belt mounting brackets can fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2019 Newmar Bay Star; 2020 Newmar Bay Star; 2021 Newmar Bay Star; 2022 Newmar Bay Star; 2023 Newmar Bay Star; 2020 Newmar Bay Star Sport; 2021 Newmar Bay Star Sport; 2022 Newmar Bay Star Sport; 2023 Newmar Bay Star Sport; 2022 Newmar Super Star; 2023 Newmar Super Star
Component: Seat Belts:rear/other:anchorage
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 368
Recall Summary:
newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2023 bay star, 2020-2023 bay star sport, and 2022-2023 super star motorhomes. the seat belt brackets for the dinette seat belts were modified to avoid interference with the vehicle slide-out rollers in the floor. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages" and 207, "seating systems."
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the seat belt mounting brackets, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 5, 2023. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. newmar's number for this recall is 604rsb.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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