Newmar Recall 04V244000: Seat Belts, Front, Buckle Assembly

NHTSA recall 04V244000 · announced May 18, 2004 · filed by Newmar Corporation · 84 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

The risk

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

What to do

AMSAFE WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2004 Newmar Dutch Star
• 2005 Newmar Dutch Star
• 2004 Newmar Kountry Star
• 2004 Newmar Mountain Aire
• 2004 Newmar Northern Star
• 2005 Newmar Northern Star
• 2004 Newmar Scottsdale
• 2005 Newmar Scottsdale

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.