Recall 13V169000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20130501
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
9 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 recall began on June 28, 2013. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 NEWMAR BAY STAR
2013 NEWMAR BAY STAR SPORT
2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
2013 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR
2013 NEWMAR VENTANA
2013 NEWMAR VENTANA LE
2014 NEWMAR BAY STAR
2014 NEWMAR CANYON STAR
2014 NEWMAR DUTCH STAR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.