NHTSA Campaign 04V403000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Issued by NEWMAR CORPORATION · Reported Aug 17, 2004 · 315 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2003 | 315 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2004 | 315 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR | 2005 | 315 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2004 | 315 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR | 2005 | 315 |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR | 2004 | 315 |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR | 2005 | 315 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V403000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.