Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyRecall 12V-056 · 2003–2010 Newell Motor Home

NEWELL COACH CORP. recall 12V-056 covers 210 2003–2010 Newell Motor Home for a visibility: sun/moon roof assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2012.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2101 model

ReportedFeb 14, 2012Owners notified Apr 24, 2012

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 12V056000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

NEWELL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2004 THROUGH JULY 2009, EQUIPPED WITH SE-GI WINDOWS. THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE GLASS PORTION OF THE VENT PANEL AND HINGE MAY DEGRADE, AND THE PANEL MAY DETACH AND FALL FROM THE VEHICLE.

The risk

IF THIS OCCURRED DURING TRAVEL IT COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

The fix

THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2012. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWELL AT 1-888-963-9355.

CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

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 Home2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010