Newmar Corporation | NHTSA Recall #16V744000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V744000 by Newmar Corporation. Affecting model year 2012-2017 canyon star motor homes manufactured september 7, 2011, to september 6, 2016 and equipped with wheelchair lifts Includes 114 affected units, Incorrect Wheelchair Lift Base Bolts/FMVSS 404, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012-2017 canyon star motor homes manufactured september 7, 2011, to september 6, 2016 and equipped with wheelchair lifts
Defect Summary
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 canyon star motor homes manufactured september 7, 2011, to september 6, 2016 and equipped with wheelchair lifts. incorrect bolts may have been used to install the wheelchair lift base. these bolts may unexpectedly break allowing the lift to move. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 404, "platform lift installations."
Corrective Action
Newmar will notify owners, and newmar service facilities will replace the wheelchair lift base mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall began on october 28, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.