Vehicle recall 08V107000 · March 11, 2008

2003-2008 Newell Motor Home

The hydraulic pump input shaft may not fully engage the engine drive sprocket causing failure of the input drive shaft.

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

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.
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: 08V107000
Reported to NHTSA: March 11, 2008
Filed by: NEWELL COACH CORP.
Owner notification: March 10, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 122
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump

Recall 08V107000 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 (2003-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

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