NEWMAR CANYON STAR 2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V170000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR CANYON STAR 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-20 2013-05-01 2013-05-01

Production Dates: 2011-08-04 - 2013-02-19

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 103

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Canyon Star motorhomes manufactured August 4, 2011, through February 19, 2013, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may have missing reflectors on the rear cap.

Consequence

The absence of reflectors could reduce the ability for others to see the motorhome, increasing the risk that another vehicle may crash into the motorhome.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners and dealers will install the required reflectors. The safety recall began on June 20, 2013. Owners may contact Newmar 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.