NEWMAR BAY STAR 2014: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V169000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR BAY STAR 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-28 2013-05-01 2013-05-01

Production Dates: 2013-02-13 - 2013-04-03

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 111

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

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.