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NHTSARecalled Oct 17, 2016 · #16V744000

Incorrect Wheelchair Lift Base Bolts/FMVSS 404

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2017 Canyon Star motor homes manufactured September 7, 2011, to September 6, 2016 and equipped with wheelchair lifts. Incorrect bolts may have been used to install the wheelchair lift base. These bolts may unexpectedly break allowing the lift to move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 404, "Platform Lift Installations." Unintentional movement of the wheelchair lift can cause injury to the lift occupant and/or the lift operator.

Product details

Product
Incorrect Wheelchair Lift Base Bolts/FMVSS 404
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Model numbers
2017 Canyon
UPCs

What you should do

Newmar will notify owners, and Newmar service facilities will replace the wheelchair lift base mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

View the official CPSC notice