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2005-2008 Newell Motor Home recall: equipment

Newell Coach Corp. reported this safety recall on August 8, 2008. It covers about 80 vehicles.

vehicles affected
80
reported
Aug 8, 2008
owners notified
Sep 12, 2008

Equipment

What is wrong
Newell is recalling 80 my 2005-2008 model 450 motor homes equipped with zf transmissions. There is a potential for the shift selector to malfunction as a result of a cell phone or radio being placed in close proximity to the shifter control pad.
Risk
The interference from the cell phone or radio could result in an unexpected change in direction and possible crash if a specific sequence of events were to occur.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software for the transmission shift controller free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 2008. Owners may contact newell at 1‑888‑963‑9355.

Recall number 08V392000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V392000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2008 Newell Motor Home equipment?

Yes. Recall 08V392000, reported on August 8, 2008, covers about 80 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V392000?

Dealers will update the software for the transmission shift controller free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 2008. Owners may contact newell at 1‑888‑963‑9355.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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