1997 Newell Motor Home Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1997 Newell Motor Home problems

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Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: armReported October 19, 2000 · 80 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana ifs suspensions. One of the four studs used to attach the spindle to the front suspension wishbones has broken.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all studs and nuts, using longer studs.

Recall number 00V330000 · Recall details

Steering: linkagesReported August 23, 2000 · 104 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana steering relay levers. The levers can develop surface cracking.
Risk: This cracking condition could cause a portion of the steering lever to break off, possibly causing loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering relay levers.

Recall number 00V215003 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnaceReported September 1, 1998 · 119 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. Fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).
Risk: If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.
Remedy: Vehicle systems inc. Will conduct the owner notification for this campaign. Dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.

Recall number 98V167007 · Recall details

Is the 1997 Newell Motor Home reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Newell Motor Home.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Newell Motor Home?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1997 Newell Motor Home have?

3 recalls, covering steering and equipment.

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