Recalls Of The Day, May 9, 2013

Issues of these recalls announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
concern the lack of reflectors and an awning that may unfurl.  While reflectors may not seem to be a big concern, if you fail to see a vehicle you might crash into it.  Also, an awning flapping along a highway could also cause a crash.

If your vehicle is affected by these recalls please have the issues repaired as soon as possible.   

Report Receipt Date: MAY 01, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V170000
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 103   

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• NEWMARCANYON STAR2012-2013    

 Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

SUMMARY:

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Canyon Star motorhomes manufactured August 4, 2011, through February 19, 2013, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may have missing reflectors on the rear cap.

CONSEQUENCE:

The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the motorhome, increasing the risk that another vehicle may crash into the motorhome.

REMEDY:

Newmar will notify owners and dealers will install the required reflectors. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-574-773-7791 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-327-4236 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting (TTY 1-800-424-9153 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-424-9153 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.   

                                  

 

Report Receipt Date: MAY 01, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V169000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 111        

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• NEWMARBAY STAR2013-2014
• NEWMARBAY STAR SPORT2013
• NEWMARCANYON STAR2013-2014
• NEWMARDUTCH STAR2013-2014
• NEWMARVENTANA2013
• NEWMARVENTANA LE2013  

Manufacturer: Newmar Corporation

     

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.

CONSEQUENCE:

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.

REMEDY:

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 manufacturer has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-574-773-7791 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-447-0003 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-327-4236 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting (TTY 1-800-424-9153 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-424-9153 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting), or go to www.safercar.gov.