Newmar Recall 04V403000: Seat Belts, Front, Anchorage

NHTSA recall 04V403000 · announced August 17, 2004 · filed by Newmar Corporation · 315 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, DURING MANUFACTURING, THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS ATTACHMENT LOCATION FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED OR ATTACHED.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SHOULDER HARNESS MAY BECOME LOOSE OR UNATTACHED CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PLATE OVER EXISTING BY DRILLING FOUR ATTACHMENT HOLES ON EACH SIDE OF NEW PLATE AND ADD SECURING BOLTS. THIS RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 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

• 2003 Newmar Dutch Star
• 2004 Newmar Dutch Star
• 2005 Newmar Dutch Star
• 2004 Newmar Kountry Star
• 2005 Newmar Kountry Star
• 2004 Newmar Northern Star
• 2005 Newmar Northern Star

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