2005 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recalls (8)

Campaign:
05V242000 on 05/26/2005
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg water heater
Manufactured:
03/24/2003 - 03/30/2005
Affected:
71
Defect:
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:
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
05V339000 on 07/27/2005
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
06/23/2004 - 03/08/2005
Affected:
28
Defect:
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:
If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
Correction:
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's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07V004000 on 01/03/2007
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
02/13/2003 - 12/11/2006
Affected:
138
Defect:
On certain motor homes, the steering box mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened during production process.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
07V392000 on 08/29/2007
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Manufactured:
07/31/2003 - 08/07/2007
Affected:
158
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
08V107000 on 03/10/2008
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Affected:
122
Defect:
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:
Loss of power steering assist could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
08V392000 on 08/07/2008
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
04/06/2005 - 10/08/2007
Affected:
80
Defect:
Newell is recalling 80 my 2005-2008 model 450 motor homes equipped with zf transmissions. there is a potential for the shift selector to malfunction as a result of a cell phone or radio being placed in close proximity to the shifter control pad.
Consequence:
The interference from the cell phone or radio could result in an unexpected change in direction and possible crash if a specific sequence of events were to occur.
Correction:
Dealers will update the software for the transmission shift controller free of charge. the recall began on september 12, 2008. 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.
Campaign:
09V459000 on 11/30/2009
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Affected:
113
Defect:
Newell is recalling model year 2005-2008 motor homes equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence:
An oil leak may result in a fire.
Correction:
Newell is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.
Notes:
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V056000 on 02/14/2012
Component:
Visibility:sun roof assembly
Affected:
210
Defect:
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:
If this occurred during travel it could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Correction:
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.

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