| Make : NEWMAR | Model : DUTCH STAR | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20010319 - 20010823 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V300000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20011019 | Date Received by ODI: 20010924 | Date Added to Database: 20011001 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEWMAR CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEWMAR CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: OTHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 31 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON GASOLINE ENGINE CHASSIS. THERE IS AN IMPROPER SEAL AT THE FRONT DASH AREA ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. |
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Consequence:
THE LOCATION MAY NOT BE SEALED AND COULD ALLOW CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES INTO THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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