CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Problem
- Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Canyon Star recreational vehicles manufactured June 5, 2014, to September 6, 2016. These vehicles have a wheelchair access door with a power door lock that may open while the vehicle is in motion if the keyfob button is pressed accidentally.
- Risk
- If the wheelchair access door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add a relay harness to prevent the keyfob button from opening the door while the vehicle is in motion. The recall began on October 18, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
- 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
A power lock on the wheelchair access door can open while the vehicle is moving if the keyfob button is pressed by accident. If the door opens during driving, it could cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The recall covers certain 2015-2017 Canyon Star recreational vehicles built between June 5, 2014, and September 6, 2016. Newmar will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will install a relay harness that stops the keyfob button from opening the door while the vehicle is in motion. The repair is free. Owners can contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300, and you can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Newmar Canyon Star | 201520162017 |
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