Newell 2005 - 2008 Motor Homes

Make / Models :		Model/Build Years:
NEWELL / MOTOR HOME		2005-2008
Manufacturer : NEWELL COACH CORP.		Mfr’s Report Date : JUL 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V392000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 80

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: 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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE TO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROLLER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEWELL AT 1-888-963-9355.

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.