NEWMAR ALL STAR 2019: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Make : NEWMAR | Model : ALL STAR | Year : 2019 |
Build Dates : 2017-08-14 - 2019-01-22 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V202000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-04-08 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-03-14 | Date Added to Database: 2019-03-18 |
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 51-0980 | ||
Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3051 | ||
Summary:
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Orion Class C, Freelander Class C, and Leprechaun Class C motorhomes, Rockport work trucks, and Berkshire Ultra Coach, and StarCraft shuttle buses, equipped with ASA Electronics back up mirror-monitors, model number VOM74MM. The affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings, causing the camera image to be reversed. |
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Consequence:
If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash. |
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Remedy:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Orion, Freelander, and Leprechaun owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Rockport owners should call 1-574-522-7599 and Berkshire, and Starcraft owners should call 1-574-642-3112. ASA Customer service can be reached at 1-800-384-4400. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0980. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |