Recall 04V056000: 2004 Newmar Essex

Report received

Feb 5, 2004

Manufacturer

Newmar corporation

Potentially affected

83vehicles

Model years

2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems," and no. 210 "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchorage bolts can fail.

Possible consequence

The seat belt buckle anchorage can separate from the seat frame, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the belt latch bolt and install a bushing and a grade 5 bolt. Owner notification began march 4, 2004. 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 or villa international at 714-535-7272.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Newmar Essex0 complaints