| Make : NEWMAR | Model : KOUNTRY STAR | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020314 - 20020607 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V198000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020731 | Date Received by ODI: 20020725 | Date Added to Database: 20020726 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEWMAR CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEWMAR CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: OTHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 88 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN DIESEL PUSHER, AND CLASS A MOTORHOMES, A BRACKET SECURING THE TV IN PLACE IN THE FRONT OVERHEAD CABINET ABOVE THE DRIVER MAY NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE TV. |
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Consequence:
THE TV COULD BECOME LOOSE AND FALL OUT ON THE DRIVER CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND BODILY INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TV FROM THE FRONT OVERHEAD CABINET AND REPLACE THE INSTALLATION BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 2002. 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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