| NHTSA Recall # | 97066 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 13V169000 |
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| Manufacturer | Newmar Corporation |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | VENTANA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date of notification | 28/06/13 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 13/02/13 |
| End date of manufacturing | 03/04/13 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 01/05/13 |
| Report created | 01/05/13 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 111 |
| Defect summary | Newmar corporation is recalling certain model year 2013 bay star sport, ventana and ventana le and model year 2013-2014 bay star, canyon star and dutch star motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged. |
| Consequence summary | If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective action | Newmar will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on june 28, 2013. Owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |