Recall
Newell Motor Home — 09V459000
NHTSA ID
09V459000
Make
Newell
Model
Motor Home
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2009-12-01
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units Affected
113
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
NEWELL IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.
Consequence
AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
NEWELL IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE SEE CATERPILLAR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-020. CATERPILLAR WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986.