Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V244000 Reported May 18, 2004

Newmar/amsafe/fmvss 209/seat belts

Q: What is recall 04V244000?

NHTSA recall 04V244000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on May 18, 2004. It addresses: Newmar/amsafe/fmvss 209/seat belts. The recall affects approximately 84 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts 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 · Seat Belts · 84 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V244000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 18, 2004

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

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.

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 04V244000 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 04V244000

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

What is recall 04V244000?

NHTSA recall 04V244000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on May 18, 2004. It addresses: Newmar/amsafe/fmvss 209/seat belts. The recall affects approximately 84 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V244000 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.