NHTSA Recall 08V392000: Equipment
NEWELL COACH CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 80 vehicles. It affects 2005–2008 Newell Motor Home.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V392000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | August 8, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 for the transmission shift controller free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 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 08V392000
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.