2003–2005 Newmar Dutch Star & 2004–2005 Newmar Kountry Star + 1 more recall: seat belt
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motor homes, during manufacturing, the seat belt shoulder harness attachment location for the passenger seat was not properly welded or attached.
💥 The risk
In the event of a crash, the shoulder harness may become loose or unattached causing serious injury to anyone in the passenger seat.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V403000
- Manufacturer
- NEWMAR CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 315
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 1, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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).