Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Canyon Star motor homes manufactured
— Recall Campaign #16V744000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 114 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V744000
| Manufacturer: | Newmar Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 17, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V744000 |
| Units affected: | 114 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- Unintentional movement of the wheelchair lift can cause injury to the lift occupant and/or the lift operator.
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.