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1999 Newell Motor HomeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Newell Motor Home, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Newell Motor Home has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1999 Newell Motor Home recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: wheel bearing

Recall 00V-354 · Oct 31, 2000 · 55 vehicles

Risk. THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY BECOMING DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Spindle: arm

Recall 00V-330 · Oct 19, 2000 · 80 vehicles

Risk. IF TWO STUDS BREAK, THE SPINDLE IS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE A-FRAME AND THE SUSPENSION COULD THEN COLLAPSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: linkages

Recall 00V-215 · Aug 23, 2000 · 104 vehicles

Risk. THIS CRACKING CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PORTION OF THE STEERING LEVER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: front

Recall 98V-314 · Dec 11, 1998 · 60 vehicles

Risk. THE DOWNWARD SUSPENSION TRAVEL WILL BE RESTRICTED AND AN INTERFERENCE CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE PIVOT ARM AND THE UPPER WISHBONE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Newell.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Motor Home year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Motor Home median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Motor Home owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER HAVE A PROBLEM REGARDING THE SPEEDOMETER INSTALLED ON THE MOTOR HOME WHICH IS UNREADABLE WHILE DRIVING IN DAYLIGHT AND THE SAME AT NIGHT.*ET
Complaint 552881 · Jul 3, 2000

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