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NHTSA Campaign 10V192000

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Issued by NEWELL COACH CORP. · Reported May 7, 2010 · 18 vehicles affected

What's wrong

NEWELL IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 12, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 29, 2010. THE ENTRY DOOR MAY SUDDENLY OPEN DUE TO A WIRING SHORT.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURRED DURING TRAVEL IT COULD CAUSE DRIVER DISTRACTION, AND/OR ALLOWING SOMEONE WHO IS NOT SEATED TO FALL OUT OF THE COACH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM THAT REMOVES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE DOOR WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWELL AT 1-888-963-9355.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NEWELL MOTOR HOME 2010 18
NEWELL MOTOR HOME 2011 18

Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V192000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.