NHTSA Recall 08V107000: Pump (steering)
NEWELL COACH CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 122 vehicles. It affects 2003–2008 Newell Motor Home.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V107000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › PUMP |
| Report received | March 11, 2008 |
| Owner notification | March 10, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Newell is recalling 156 my 2003-2008 motor homes equipped with caterpillar c-15 engines and vicker's hydraulic pumps. The hydraulic pump input shaft may not fully engage the engine drive sprocket causing failure of the input drive shaft.
Safety risk
Loss of power steering assist could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newell will replace the pump with one equipped with a longer shaft. The recall began on march 10, 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V107000
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.