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2005 Newell Motor Home recalls

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

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

For the 2005 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.

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2005 Newell Motor Home recalls, newest first

February 14, 2012NHTSA 12V056000210 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

Summary
Newell is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 motor coaches manufactured from January 2004 through July 2009, equipped with se-gi windows. The adhesive bond between the glass portion of the vent panel and hinge may degrade, and the panel may detach and fall from the vehicle.
Consequence
If this occurred during travel it could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy
The safety recall began on April 24, 2012. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact newell at 1-888-963-9355.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 1, 2009NHTSA 09V459000113 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Newell is recalling model year 2005-2008 motor homes equipped with caterpillar C15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence
An oil leak may result in a fire.
Remedy
Newell is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09E-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 8, 2008NHTSA 08V39200080 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 11, 2008NHTSA 08V107000122 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 30, 2007NHTSA 07V392000158 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve

Summary
On certain motor homes equipped with bendix parker check valves, the parker brass check valve which connects to the supply port of the bendix SR-7 spring brake can fail.
Consequence
This condition can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. These conditions can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway, brake drag, or in the case of loss of primary circuit, inability to modulate the spring brakes.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brass check valve free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2007. Owners may contact newell coach at 1-888-963-9355 or bendix AT1- 440-329-9000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 3, 2007NHTSA 07V004000138 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary
On certain motor homes, the steering box mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened during production process.
Consequence
Excessive play in the steering and possible separation of the steering box could occur, resulting in loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Newellwill inspect the mounting bolts and replace and re-tighten the bolts as necessary. The recall began on January 9, 2007. Owners may contact newell at 1-888-963-9355.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 28, 2005NHTSA 05V33900028 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary
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.
Consequence
If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 27, 2005NHTSA 05V24200071 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Water heater

Summary
On certain motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence
The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Remedy
Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or newell at 1-918-542-3344.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2005 Newell Motor Home were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2005 Newell Motor Home have any recalls?
8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, engine and engine cooling, equipment, steering, service brakes, air. 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 2005 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 2005 Newell Motor Home?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.