2013-2014 Newmar Bay Star, Newmar Bay Star Sport and others recall: equipment
Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on May 1, 2013. It covers about 111 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 111
- reported
- May 1, 2013
- owners notified
- Jun 28, 2013
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 13V169000
Affected vehicles
- Newmar Bay Star 2013-2014 20132014
- Newmar Bay Star Sport 2013 2013
- Newmar Canyon Star 2013-2014 20132014
- Newmar Dutch Star 2013-2014 20132014
- Newmar Ventana 2013 2013
- Newmar Ventana LE 2013 2013
Questions about recall 13V169000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Newmar Bay Star, Newmar Bay Star Sport and others equipment?
Yes. Recall 13V169000, reported on May 1, 2013, covers about 111 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V169000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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