Newell Motor Home 2004
Model Motor Home made in 2004 by Newell got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, air and steering.
Model 2004
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER | ||||||||||||||||
05V242000 | NEWELL COACH CORP. | from 03/25/2003 to 03/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 71 | ODI | NEWELL COACH CORP. | 05/27/2005 | 05/27/2005 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or newell at 1-918-542-3344. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Free of charge.the recall began on june 3, 2005.owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
07V392000 | NEWELL COACH CORP. | from 08/01/2003 to 08/08/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 158 | 09/09/2007 | MFR | NEWELL COACH CORP. | 08/30/2007 | 08/30/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with bendix parker check valves, the parker brass check valve which connects to the supply port of the bendix sr-7 spring brake can fail. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. these conditions can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway, brake drag, or in the case of loss of primary circuit, inability to modulate the spring brakes. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brass check valve free of charge. the recall began on september 9, 2007. owners may contact newell coach at 1-888-963-9355 or bendix at1- 440-329-9000. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
07V004000 | NEWELL COACH CORP. | from 02/14/2003 to 12/12/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 138 | 01/09/2007 | MFR | NEWELL COACH CORP. | 01/03/2007 | 01/04/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, the steering box mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened during production process. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Excessive play in the steering and possible separation of the steering box could occur, resulting in loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Newellwill inspect the mounting bolts and replace and re-tighten the bolts as necessary. the recall began on january 9, 2007. owners may contact newell at 1-888-963-9355. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
08V107000 | NEWELL COACH CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 122 | 03/10/2008 | MFR | NEWELL COACH CORP. | 03/11/2008 | 03/11/2008 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Newell is recalling 156 my 2003-2008 motor homes equipped with caterpillar c-15 engines and vicker's hydraulic pumps. the hydraulic pump input shaft may not fully engage the engine drive sprocket causing failure of the input drive shaft. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Loss of power steering assist could occur increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Newell will replace the pump with one equipped with a longer shaft. the recall began on march 10, 2008. owners may contact newell at 1-888-963-9355. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
05V339000 | NEWELL COACH CORP. | from 06/24/2004 to 03/09/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 28 | 09/20/2005 | MFR | NEWELL COACH CORP. | 07/28/2005 | 07/28/2005 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Newell will install a security clamp over the shaft which will safety secure the i-shaft to the universal fork. the recall began on september 20, 2005. owners may contact newell at 1-888-363-9355. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
12V056000 | NEWELL COACH CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 210 | 04/24/2012 | MFR | NEWELL COACH CORP. | 02/14/2012 | 02/15/2012 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Newell is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 motor coaches manufactured from january 2004 through july 2009, equipped with se-gi windows. the adhesive bond between the glass portion of the vent panel and hinge may degrade, and the panel may detach and fall from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this occurred during travel it could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The safety recall began on april 24, 2012. this service will be performed free of charge. owners may contact newell at 1-888-963-9355. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |