2005 NEWELL MOTOR HOME RECALL - #08V392000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 NEWELL MOTOR HOME |
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| Manufacturer |
NEWELL COACH CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/7/2005 - 10/9/2007 |
| Recalled on |
8/8/2008 |
| Influenced by |
NEWELL COACH CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/12/2008 |
| # Affected |
80 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2005 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, WATER HEATER
2005 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2005 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for STEERING
2005 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2005 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
2005 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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