Vehicle recall 08V136000 · March 25, 2008
2006-2007 Newell Motor Home
The automatic height control system may inadvertently go into a mode that allows air to pass from one side to the other side in the rear suspension air bags.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Newell is recalling 65 my 2006-2007 motor homes equipped with a valid manufacturing leveling system. The automatic height control system may inadvertently go into a mode that allows air to pass from one side to the other side in the rear suspension air bags.
- Consequence
- During travel, the coach may lean to one side or the other increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the firmware in the electronic keypad control module located in the dash of the coach free of charge. The began on March 11, 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
- 08V136000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 25, 2008
- Filed by
- NEWELL COACH CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 11, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 65
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system › Springs/bags
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 (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
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