Vehicle recall 07V004000 · January 3, 2007

2003-2005 Newell Motor Home

On certain motor homes, the steering box mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened during production process.

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

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.
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: 07V004000
Reported to NHTSA: January 3, 2007
Filed by: NEWELL COACH CORP.
Owner notification: January 9, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected: 138
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering

Recall 07V004000 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 (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003

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