2005–2008 Newell Motor Home recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Newell is recalling model year 2005-2008 Motor homes equipped with caterpillar C15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
💥 The risk
An oil leak may result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Newell is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09E-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V459000
- Manufacturer
- NEWELL COACH CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 113
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-447-4986
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 30, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners 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 .