Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V773000 Reported October 24, 2016

Wardrobe slide out may extend unexpectedly

Q: What is recall 16V773000?

NHTSA recall 16V773000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on October 24, 2016. It addresses: Wardrobe slide out may extend unexpectedly. The recall affects approximately 19 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment 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 · Equipment · 19 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V773000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 24, 2016

Completion Rate

68.42

Defect Summary

Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2017 dutch star and ventana motorhomes manufactured may 17, 2016, to september 27, 2016. on certain motorhomes, the wardrobe slide out motor may have been installed without having a brake.

Safety Consequence

If the slide out motor does not have a brake installed, the slide out box could extend unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motor and replace it if necessary, free of charge. the recall ibegan on december 16, 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 16V773000 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 16V773000

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

What is recall 16V773000?

NHTSA recall 16V773000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on October 24, 2016. It addresses: Wardrobe slide out may extend unexpectedly. The recall affects approximately 19 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V773000 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.