Recall 04V244000: 2004–2005 Newmar Dutch Star and 3 other models

Report received

May 18, 2004

Manufacturer

Newmar corporation

Potentially affected

84vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

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 seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Possible consequence

The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles. The recall began may 28, 2004. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Newmar Dutch Star3 complaints
• 2005 Newmar Dutch Star5 complaints
• 2004 Newmar Kountry Star6 complaints
• 2004 Newmar Mountain Aire7 complaints
• 2004 Newmar Scottsdale5 complaints
• 2005 Newmar Scottsdale2 complaints