The problem
On certain fifth wheel recreational vehicles, during the model year change, two positions in the vehicle identification number (vin) were not correctly changed to indicate a new model year. Therefore, the vin tag illustrates an incorrect vin number.
The fix
Dealers will reprint and install new federal vin tags. The recall began october 22, 2004. Owners should contact newmar corporation at 1-574-773-7791.
Contacts
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Newmar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V459000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.