Other: labelsRecall 04V-459 · Newmar vehicles

NEWMAR CORPORATION recall 04V-459 covers 108 Newmar vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1083 models
ReportedSep 17, 2004Owners notified Oct 22, 2004
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V459000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, DURING THE MODEL YEAR CHANGE, TWO POSITIONS IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) WERE NOT CORRECTLY CHANGED TO INDICATE A NEW MODEL YEAR. THEREFORE, THE VIN TAG ILLUSTRATES AN INCORRECT VIN NUMBER.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPRINT AND INSTALL NEW FEDERAL VIN TAGS. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEWMAR CORPORATION AT 1-574-773-7791.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.