NEWMAR CANYON STAR 2009: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V477000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR CANYON STAR 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-09-01 2015-07-28 2015-07-30

Production Dates: 2007-11-28 - 2015-07-09

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 472

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Canyon Star toy haulers manufactured from November 28, 2007, through July 9, 2015, and model year 2007-2009 All Star toy haulers manufactured from January 30, 2006, through October 21, 2009. There is unprotected flammable plastic wrap surrounding the exterior fuel dispensing system which could burn if exposed to an ignition source.

Consequence

If the exterior fuel dispensing compartment were to catch fire, the surrounding plastic wrap material could burn increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective metal sheet on the top of the exterior fuel compartment. The repair will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.

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.