1998 Newell Motor Home recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1998 Newell Motor Home, covering 363 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- 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: linkages
- 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
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana suspensions. A machining operation was omitted from the suspension pivot arm.
- Risk
- The downward suspension travel will be restricted and an interference can occur between the pivot arm and the upper wishbone. If left unattended, it can result in deformation and cracking of the upper wishbone casting.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the upper wishbones that have any signs of metal to metal contact and all pivot arms will need to be modified whether or not they show signs of metal contact.
Recall number 98V314000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnace
- 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
Questions about the 1998 Newell Motor Home recalls
How do I check if my 1998 Newell Motor Home has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1998 Newell Motor Home have?
4, covering steering, suspension and equipment.
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