Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
NEWMAR
Model Of Vehicle
CANYON STAR
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
16V744000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
Unintentional Movement Of The Wheelchair Lift Can Cause Injury To The Lift Occupant And/Or The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20110907
End Of Manufacture
20160906
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
114
Date Owners Notified
20161028
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Date Report Received
20161017
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
404