Newell Coach Corp. | NHTSA Recall #08V392000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V392000 by Newell Coach Corp.. Includes 80 affected units, SHIFTER INDICATOR INTERFERENCE/ZF, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V392000

Manufacturer: Newell Coach Corp.

Report Received Date: 2008-08-08T00:00:00

Subject: Shifter indicator interference/zf

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 80

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3p8n.psy5.p8d9

NHTSA ID: 08V392000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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