NHTSA Campaign Id 00V215003; Date: Aug. 23, 2000
This cracking condition could cause a portion of the steering lever to break off, possibly causing loss of steering control.
Recalled Vehicles:1996 Newell Motor Home; 1997 Newell Motor Home; 1998 Newell Motor Home; 1999 Newell Motor Home; 2000 Newell Motor Home
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Newell Coach Corp.
Affected Units:: 104
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana steering relay levers. The levers can develop surface cracking.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the steering relay levers.
Recall Notes:Owner notification began September 15, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newell coach at 1-918-542-3344. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 15, 2000
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