Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V403000 Reported August 17, 2004

Newmar/seatbelt shoulder harness

Q: What is recall 04V403000?

NHTSA recall 04V403000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on August 17, 2004. It addresses: Newmar/seatbelt shoulder harness. The recall affects approximately 315 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 · 315 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V403000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

315

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 17, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes, during manufacturing, the seat belt shoulder harness attachment location for the passenger seat was not properly welded or attached.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the shoulder harness may become loose or unattached causing serious injury to anyone in the passenger seat.

Corrective Action

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.

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 04V403000 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 04V403000

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

What is recall 04V403000?

NHTSA recall 04V403000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on August 17, 2004. It addresses: Newmar/seatbelt shoulder harness. The recall affects approximately 315 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 04V403000 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.