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NHTSARecalled 2016-10-17

Newmar Corporation — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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2013 NEWMAR CANYON STAR; 2012 NEWMAR CANYON STAR; 2016 NEWMAR CANYON STAR; 2017 NEWMAR CANYON STAR; 2015 NEWMAR CANYON STAR; 2014 NEWMAR CANYON STAR

  • Brand NEWMAR

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2012-2017 Canyon Star motor homes manufactured between September 7, 2011, and September 6, 2016, that are equipped with wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift base may have been installed with incorrect bolts that can unexpectedly break, allowing the lift to move unexpectedly and potentially injuring the occupant or operator. The vehicles fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requirements for platform lift installations.

Newmar will notify owners and replace the wheelchair lift base mounting bolts at no charge through Newmar service facilities. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners should contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Unintentional movement of the wheelchair lift can cause injury to the lift occupant and/or the lift operator.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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