Recall
Newell Motor Home — 05V339000
NHTSA ID
05V339000
Make
Newell
Model
Motor Home
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2005-07-28
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
28
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
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.