Newmar BAY Star, BAY Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star and 2 more (2013-2014): Equipment
Recall 13V169000 · May 1, 2013 · Newmar Corporation
111
vehicles affected
111
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V169000
- Date
- May 1, 2013
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 111
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2013-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
What can happen
If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Newmar will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. 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. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Bay Star | 2013-2014 |
| Newmar | Bay Star Sport | 2013 |
| Newmar | Canyon Star | 2013-2014 |
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2013-2014 |
| Newmar | Ventana | 2013 |
| Newmar | Ventana LE | 2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V169000?
6 models: Newmar Bay Star (2013-2014), Newmar Bay Star Sport (2013), Newmar Canyon Star (2013-2014) and 3 more, about 111 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V169000?
Newmar will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. 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. Owners are being instructed not to.
What can happen?
If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.