NHTSA Campaign 13V169000

EQUIPMENT

Issued by Newmar Corporation · Reported May 1, 2013 · 111 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 Bay Star Sport, Ventana and Ventana LE and model year 2013-2014 Bay Star, Canyon Star and Dutch Star motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

Consequence

If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Newmar will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NEWMAR BAY STAR 2013 111
NEWMAR BAY STAR 2014 111
NEWMAR BAY STAR SPORT 2013 111
NEWMAR CANYON STAR 2013 111
NEWMAR CANYON STAR 2014 111
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2013 111
NEWMAR DUTCH STAR 2014 111
NEWMAR VENTANA 2013 111
NEWMAR VENTANA LE 2013 111

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V169000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.