NHTSA Campaign 16V773000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Filed by Newmar Corporation.
NHTSA campaign 16V773000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured May 17, 2016, to September 27, 2016. On certain motorhomes, the wardrobe slide out motor may have been installed without having a brake.
- The risk
- If the slide out motor does not have a brake installed, the slide out box could extend unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motor and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall ibegan on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 16V773000 (2)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 16V773000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.