Vehicle recall 08V392000 · August 8, 2008
2005-2008 Newell Motor Home
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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
- 08V392000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 2008
- Filed by
- NEWELL COACH CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 12, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 80
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
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 (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
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