Newmar Motorhomes Recalled for Awning Motor Damage Risk
Newmar is recalling 2013-2014 motorhomes because an awning motor may be damaged during installation, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and increasing injury or crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury or a vehicle crash is possible, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 Bay Star Sport, Ventana, and Ventana LE, and model year 2013-2014 Bay Star, Canyon Star, and Dutch Star motorhomes. The recall addresses a potential defect where the awning installation sequence may not have been completely followed, which can unknowingly damage the awning motor.
If the motor is damaged, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while the motorhome is at rest or in transit. This unexpected movement increases the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash. Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until repairs can be performed.
Newmar will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to out-of-sequence installation errors. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Owners may contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline is available at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- NEWMAR CANYON STAR, DUTCH STAR, VENTANA, VENTANA LE
- Brand
- NEWMAR
- Manufacturer
- Newmar Corporation
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorhome
- Affected units
- 111
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (6)
- CANYON STAR
- DUTCH STAR
- VENTANA
- VENTANA LE
- BAY STAR SPORT
- BAY STAR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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