2003–2005 Newmar Dutch Star, 2004–2005 Newmar Kountry Star, 2004–2005 Newmar Northern Star Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, DURING MANUFACTURING, THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER…
NHTSA campaign 04V403000 · Seat Belts · filed Aug 17, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, DURING MANUFACTURING, THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS ATTACHMENT LOCATION FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED OR ATTACHED.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SHOULDER HARNESS MAY BECOME LOOSE OR UNATTACHED CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PLATE OVER EXISTING BY DRILLING FOUR ATTACHMENT HOLES ON EACH SIDE OF NEW PLATE AND ADD SECURING BOLTS. THIS RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Newmar | Kountry Star | 2004, 2005 |
| Newmar | Northern Star | 2004, 2005 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V403000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.