NHTSA Recall 00V254001: Switch (exterior lighting)
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on . It affects 2000–2001 Newmar Motorhome.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V254001 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | September 21, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motor home chassis. These vehicles may have a mis-routed wire harness that attaches to the brake pedal position switch. The wire could rub on the steering column, resulting in a short circuit and a blown fuse, causing a loss of stop lamp function.
Safety risk
This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.
Remedy
Ford dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the wire harness to the brake pedal switch.
Notes
Ford is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or newmar at 1-219-773-7791. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V254001
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.