NEWMAR NORTHERN STAR 2004: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V403000

Make Model Year
NEWMAR NORTHERN STAR 2004
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-10-01 2004-08-17 2004-08-18

Manufacturers Involved: Newmar Corporation

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 315

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, DURING MANUFACTURING, THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS ATTACHMENT LOCATION FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED OR ATTACHED.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SHOULDER HARNESS MAY BECOME LOOSE OR UNATTACHED CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PLATE OVER EXISTING BY DRILLING FOUR ATTACHMENT HOLES ON EACH SIDE OF NEW PLATE AND ADD SECURING BOLTS. THIS RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.

Notes

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