Recall 08V392000: 2005–2008 Newell Motor Home

Report received

Aug 8, 2008

Manufacturer

Newell coach corp.

Potentially affected

80vehicles

Model years

2005–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Newell Motor Home0 complaints
• 2006 Newell Motor Home0 complaints
• 2007 Newell Motor Home0 complaints
• 2008 Newell Motor Home1 complaints