2005 Newell Motor Home recalls and problems
The 2005 Newell Motor Home has 8 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Newell dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Newell Motor Home vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Newell Motor Home recalls
Recall 12V-056: Visibility
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.
Risk: If this occurred during travel it could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
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.
Recall 09V-459: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Newell is recalling model year 2005-2008 motor homes equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may result in a fire.
Fix: Newell is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.
Recall 08V-392: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 08V-107: Steering
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 07V-392: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 07V-004: Steering
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 05V-339: Steering
Problem: On certain motor homes equipped with I-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.
Risk: If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Newell will install a security clamp over the shaft which will safety secure the I-shaft to the universal fork. The recall began on september 20, 2005. Owners may contact newell at 1-888-363-9355.
Recall 05V-242: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Newell Motor Home have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2005 Newell Motor Home: 12V-056 (visibility), 09V-459 (engine and engine cooling), 08V-392 (equipment), 08V-107 (steering), 07V-392 (service brakes, air) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Newell recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Newell dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.