NHTSA recall campaign
01V300000
ManufacturerNEWMAR CORPORATIONReported2001-09-24Affected31 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON GASOLINE ENGINE CHASSIS. THERE IS AN IMPROPER SEAL AT THE FRONT DASH AREA ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
Risk
THE LOCATION MAY NOT BE SEALED AND COULD ALLOW CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES INTO THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL HAVE NEW FOAM INSTALLED UNDER DASH TRIM AND "A" PILLAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2001. 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryNewmar
- Dutch Star2002