| Make : NEWMAR | Model : MOUNTAIN AIRE | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V244000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040528 | Date Received by ODI: 20040518 | Date Added to Database: 20040527 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEWMAR CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEWMAR CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 84 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. |
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Consequence:
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
AMSAFE WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209 | |
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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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