NEWELL MOTOR HOME 1999: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V215003
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEWELL | MOTOR HOME | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-09-15 | 2000-08-23 | 2000-08-24 |
Production Dates: 1995-11-01 - 1999-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: Newell Coach Corp.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 104
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING RELAY LEVERS. THE LEVERS CAN DEVELOP SURFACE CRACKING.
THIS CRACKING CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PORTION OF THE STEERING LEVER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY LEVERS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEWELL COACH AT 1-918-542-3344. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
