NEWMAR CANYON STAR 2017: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V699000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR CANYON STAR 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-10-18 2016-09-28 2016-09-28

Production Dates: 2014-06-05 - 2017-01-16

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 71

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newmar Corporation "Newmar" is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Canyon Star recreational vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to September 6, 2016. These vehicles have a wheelchair access door with a power door lock that may open while the vehicle is in motion if the keyfob button is pressed accidentally.

Consequence

If the wheelchair access door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add a relay harness to prevent the keyfob button from opening the door while the vehicle is in motion. The recall began on October 18, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

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.