Vehicle recall 05V339000 · July 28, 2005

2004-2005 Newell Motor Home

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.

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

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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V339000
Reported to NHTSA: July 28, 2005
Filed by: NEWELL COACH CORP.
Owner notification: September 20, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 28
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages

Recall 05V339000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Newell Motor Home (2004-2005): 2005, 2004

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