Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V699000 Reported September 28, 2016

Wheelchair access door may open while moving

Q: What is recall 16V699000?

NHTSA recall 16V699000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on September 28, 2016. It addresses: Wheelchair access door may open while moving. The recall affects approximately 71 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 · 71 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V699000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 28, 2016

Completion Rate

63.38

Defect Summary

Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 canyon star recreational vehicles manufactured june 5, 2014, to september 6, 2016. these vehicles have a wheelchair access door with a power door lock that may open while the vehicle is in motion if the keyfob button is pressed accidentally.

Safety Consequence

If the wheelchair access door opens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add a relay harness to prevent the keyfob button from opening the door while the vehicle is in motion. the recall began on october 18, 2016. owners may contact newmar customer service 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 16V699000 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 16V699000

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

What is recall 16V699000?

NHTSA recall 16V699000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on September 28, 2016. It addresses: Wheelchair access door may open while moving. The recall affects approximately 71 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 16V699000 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.