NEWELL P50 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V728000

Make Model Year
NEWELL P50 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-05 2017-11-17 2017-11-21

Production Dates: 2016-05-01 - 2017-10-31

Manufacturers Involved: Newell Coach Corp.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Newell Coach Corp. "Newell" is recalling certain 2017-2018 P50 coaches. These coaches have 100 amp self-resetting circuit breakers that may trip unexpectedly causing a loss of essential coach chassis systems such as ignition power, head lights, tail lights and wipers.

Consequence

If the circuit breaker trips there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Newell will notify owners and will replace the 100 amp breaker with a 120 amp breaker, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Newell customer service at 1-888-363-9355.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.