NEWELL MOTOR HOME 2004: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V339000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEWELL | MOTOR HOME | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-09-20 | 2005-07-28 | 2005-07-28 |
Production Dates: 2004-06-24 - 2005-03-09
Manufacturers Involved: Newell Coach Corp.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
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.
