NHTSA recall campaign
05V339000
ManufacturerNEWELL COACH CORP.Reported2005-07-28Affected28 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE COULD SUFFER A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →