2003 NEWELL MOTOR HOME RECALL - #07V004000
RECALL FOR STEERING
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE STEERING BOX MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING PRODUCTION PROCESS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 NEWELL MOTOR HOME |
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| Manufacturer |
NEWELL COACH CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
2/14/2003 - 12/12/2006 |
| Recalled on |
1/4/2007 |
| Influenced by |
NEWELL COACH CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/9/2007 |
| # Affected |
138 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE STEERING BOX MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING PRODUCTION PROCESS. |
| Consequences |
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE STEERING BOX COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
NEWELLWILL INSPECT THE MOUNTING BOLTS AND REPLACE AND RE-TIGHTEN THE BOLTS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 9, 2007. 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 |
2003 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, WATER HEATER
2003 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2003 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
2003 NEWELL MOTOR HOME Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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