Steering: linkagesRecall 00V-215 · 1996–2000 Newell Motor Home

NEWELL COACH CORP. recall 00V-215 covers 104 1996–2000 Newell Motor Home for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2000.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1041 model

ReportedAug 23, 2000Owners notified Sep 15, 2000

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V215003 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING RELAY LEVERS. THE LEVERS CAN DEVELOP SURFACE CRACKING.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY LEVERS.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEWELL COACH AT 1-918-542-3344. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Newell Motor Home1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Built from November 1, 1995 to April 30, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.