Newmar Recall 16V773000: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer

NHTSA recall 16V773000 · announced October 24, 2016 · filed by Newmar Corporation · 19 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 this recall

• 2017 Newmar Dutch Star
• 2017 Newmar Ventana

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