NHTSA Recall 08V107000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V107000; Date: Mar. 11, 2008
Loss of power steering assist could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Newell Motor Home; 2004 Newell Motor Home; 2005 Newell Motor Home; 2006 Newell Motor Home; 2007 Newell Motor Home; 2008 Newell Motor Home
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
Manufactured by: Newell Coach Corp.
Affected Units:: 122
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 10, 2008
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