2003 Newell Motor Home recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2003 Newell Motor Home, covering 699 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

All recalls

Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyReported February 14, 2012 · 210 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If this occurred during travel it could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 12V056000 · Recall details

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pumpReported March 11, 2008 · 122 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Newell is recalling 156 my 2003-2008 motor homes equipped with caterpillar c-15 engines and vicker's hydraulic pumps. The hydraulic pump input shaft may not fully engage the engine drive sprocket causing failure of the input drive shaft.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newell will replace the pump with one equipped with a longer shaft. The recall began on march 10, 2008. Owners may contact newell at 1‑888‑963‑9355.

Recall number 08V107000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: check valveReported August 30, 2007 · 158 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes equipped with bendix parker check valves, the parker brass check valve which connects to the supply port of the bendix sr-7 spring brake can fail.
Risk: This condition can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. These conditions can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway, brake drag, or in the case of loss of primary circuit, inability to modulate the spring brakes.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brass check valve free of charge. The recall began on september 9, 2007. Owners may contact newell coach at 1‑888‑963‑9355 or bendix at1- 440‑329‑9000.

Recall number 07V392000 · Recall details

SteeringReported January 3, 2007 · 138 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes, the steering box mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened during production process.
Risk: Excessive play in the steering and possible separation of the steering box could occur, resulting in loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Newellwill inspect the mounting bolts and replace and re-tighten the bolts as necessary. The recall began on january 9, 2007. Owners may contact newell at 1‑888‑963‑9355.

Recall number 07V004000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heaterReported May 27, 2005 · 71 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Risk: The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Remedy: Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1‑800‑685‑4298 or newell at 1‑918‑542‑3344.

Recall number 05V242000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2003 Newell Motor Home recalls

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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 2003 Newell Motor Home have?

5, covering visibility, steering and service brakes, air.

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