Newell Coach Corp.: Safety Recalls in 2000
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 4 safety recalls made by Newell Coach Corp. in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 31, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
NEWELL/TAG AXLE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPECIALITY AXLE TS6 TAG AXLES. HUB OVERLOAD CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING FAILURE AT BETWEEN 12,000 AND 20,000 MILES.
NHTSA ID: 00V354000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 55
Consequence Summary:
THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY BECOMING DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED TAG AXLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENT TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, AT INTERVALS OF 7,500 MILES, OWNERS ARE REQUESTED TO ARRANGE TO HAVE THE TAG AXLE WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED AT A DEALERSHIP OR CALL NEWELL TO ISSUE AUTHORIZATION TO HAVE THESE BEARINGS CHANGED IN A SERVICE FACILITY IN THE FIELD AT NEWELL'S EXPENSE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 19, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
NEWELL/SUSPENSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DANA IFS SUSPENSIONS. ONE OF THE FOUR STUDS USED TO ATTACH THE SPINDLE TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONES HAS BROKEN.
NHTSA ID: 00V330000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 80
Consequence Summary:
IF TWO STUDS BREAK, THE SPINDLE IS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE A-FRAME AND THE SUSPENSION COULD THEN COLLAPSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL STUDS AND NUTS, USING LONGER STUDS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 23, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
NEWELL COACH/STEERING LEVERS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING RELAY LEVERS. THE LEVERS CAN DEVELOP SURFACE CRACKING.
NHTSA ID: 00V215003
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 104
Consequence Summary:
THIS CRACKING CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PORTION OF THE STEERING LEVER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY LEVERS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 7, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
NEWELL COACH/TIRE TREAD SEPARATION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TIRES, SIZE 315/80R22.5 LR-J MOUNTED ON THE STEERING (FRONT AXLE). THESE TIRES CAN HAVE TREAD SEPARATION.
NHTSA ID: 00V100000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 149
Consequence Summary:
THESE TIRES CAN HAVE TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN A TIRE BLOWOUT.
Corrective Action:
NEWELL WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH NEW MICHELIN 315/80R22.5 LOAD RANGE L TIRES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No