NHTSA Campaign 05V339000
STEERING:LINKAGES
Issued by NEWELL COACH CORP. · Reported Jul 28, 2005 · 28 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWELL | MOTOR HOME | 2004 | 28 |
| NEWELL | MOTOR HOME | 2005 | 28 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V339000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.