CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Canyon Star toy haulers manufactured from November 28, 2007, through July 9, 2015, and model year 2007-2009 All Star toy haulers manufactured from January 30, 2006, through October 21, 2009. There is unprotected flammable plastic wrap surrounding the exterior fuel dispensing system which could burn if exposed to an ignition source.
- Risk
- If the exterior fuel dispensing compartment were to catch fire, the surrounding plastic wrap material could burn increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective metal sheet on the top of the exterior fuel compartment. The repair will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2015. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The exterior fuel dispensing compartment on certain toy haulers is wrapped in unprotected flammable plastic. If an ignition source reaches the compartment, that plastic could burn and increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
The manufacturer, Newmar Corporation, will notify owners. Dealers will install a protective metal sheet on the top of the exterior fuel compartment. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Newmar customer service at 1-574-773-7791 for more information, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar ALL Star | 200720082009 |
|---|---|
| Newmar Canyon Star | 20092010201120122013201420152016 |