Does the 1998 Newell Motor Home have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, suspension, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 Newell Motor Home recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Newell dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Newell Motor Home?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Newell Motor Home recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Newell Motor Home. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Newell been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Newell dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Newell Motor Home recalls, newest first

October 19, 2000NHTSA 00V33000080 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana ifs suspensions. One of the four studs used to attach the spindle to the front suspension wishbones has broken.
Consequence: If two studs break, the spindle is no longer attached to the a-frame and the suspension could then collapse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all studs and nuts, using longer studs.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 23, 2000NHTSA 00V215003104 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana steering relay levers. The levers can develop surface cracking.
Consequence: This cracking condition could cause a portion of the steering lever to break off, possibly causing loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering relay levers.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 11, 1998NHTSA 98V31400060 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front

Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana suspensions. A machining operation was omitted from the suspension pivot arm.
Consequence: The downward suspension travel will be restricted and an interference can occur between the pivot arm and the upper wishbone. If left unattended, it can result in deformation and cracking of the upper wishbone casting.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper wishbones that have any signs of metal to metal contact and all pivot arms will need to be modified whether or not they show signs of metal contact.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 1, 1998NHTSA 98V167007119 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Furnace

Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. Fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).
Consequence: If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.
Remedy: Vehicle systems Inc. Will conduct the owner notification for this campaign. Dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1998 Newell Motor Home were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1998 Newell Motor Home have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, suspension, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Newell Motor Home recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Newell dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Newell Motor Home?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.