Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 16V-773 · Newmar vehicles
Newmar Corporation recall 16V-773 covers 19 Newmar vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V773000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutch Star and Ventana motorhomes manufactured May 17, 2016, to September 27, 2016. On certain motorhomes, the wardrobe slide out motor may have been installed without having a brake.
The risk
If the slide out motor does not have a brake installed, the slide out box could extend unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motor and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall ibegan on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 17, 2016 to September 27, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.