Newmar Dutch Star, Kountry Star, Northern Star: Anchorage

Date

Aug. 17, 2004

Filed by

Newmar Corporation

Vehicles

Newmar Dutch Star (2003, 2004, 2005); Newmar Kountry Star (2004, 2005); Newmar Northern Star (2004, 2005)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

Description of the defect

On certain Motor Homes, during Manufacturing, The Seat Belt shoulder harness attachment location for The passenger Seat was not properly welded or attached.

Potentially affected

315

What can happen

In The event of a crash, The shoulder harness May become loose or unattached causing serious injury to anyone in The passenger Seat.

Remedy

Dealers will install a New plate Over existing by drilling Four attachment holes on each Side of New plate And add securing bolts. This recall began October 1, 2004. Owners May contact Newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Recall notes

Customers Can also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Auto Safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Owner notification date

Oct. 1, 2004

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

04V403000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.