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HighNHTSA·16V699000·Announced 2016-09-28

Newmar Recalls Canyon Star RVs Due to Wheelchair Door Defect

Newmar is recalling 2015-2017 Canyon Star recreational vehicles because the wheelchair access door may open while driving, increasing 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 a loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Canyon Star recreational vehicles manufactured between June 5, 2014, and September 6, 2016. The recall involves 71 vehicles equipped with a wheelchair access door featuring a power door lock.

The defect occurs if the keyfob button is pressed accidentally while the vehicle is in motion, which may cause the wheelchair access door to open. If the door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add a relay harness to prevent the keyfob button from opening the door while the vehicle is in motion. The recall began on October 18, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEWMAR CANYON STAR
Brand
NEWMAR
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
71

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 (1)

  • CANYON STAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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