Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V198000 Reported July 25, 2002

Newmar/tv bracket

Q: What is recall 02V198000?

NHTSA recall 02V198000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on July 25, 2002. It addresses: Newmar/tv bracket. The recall affects approximately 88 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Newmar Corporation · N/A · 88 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V198000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 25, 2002

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

The tv could become loose and fall out on the driver causing a loss of control of the vehicle and bodily injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 02V198000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V198000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V198000?

NHTSA recall 02V198000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on July 25, 2002. It addresses: Newmar/tv bracket. The recall affects approximately 88 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V198000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.