Recall 98V167007: 1993–1998 Newell Motor Home

Report received

Sep 1, 1998

Manufacturer

Newell coach corp.

Potentially affected

119vehicles

Model years

1993–1998

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

Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. Fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).

Possible consequence

If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.

Remedy

Vehicle systems inc. Will conduct the owner notification for this campaign. Dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.

Affected model years

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

• 1993 Newell Motor Home0 complaints
• 1994 Newell Motor Home0 complaints
• 1995 Newell Motor Home1 complaints
• 1996 Newell Motor Home0 complaints
• 1997 Newell Motor Home0 complaints
• 1998 Newell Motor Home0 complaints