NHTSA recall 05V339000
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Newell Motor Home
Reported Jul 28, 200528 vehicles affectedNEWELL COACH CORP.Built Jun 24, 2004 – Mar 9, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
The 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.