Recall
Newmar Dutch Star — 02V198000
NHTSA ID
02V198000
Make
Newmar
Model
Dutch Star
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2002-07-25
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Units Affected
88
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN DIESEL PUSHER, AND CLASS A MOTORHOMES, A BRACKET SECURING THE TV IN PLACE IN THE FRONT OVERHEAD CABINET ABOVE THE DRIVER MAY NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE TV.
Consequence
THE TV COULD BECOME LOOSE AND FALL OUT ON THE DRIVER CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND BODILY INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TV FROM THE FRONT OVERHEAD CABINET AND REPLACE THE INSTALLATION BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-800-731-8300.