2017–2018 Newell P50 recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Newell Coach Corp. (Newell) is recalling certain 2017-2018 P50 coaches. These coaches have 100 amp self-resetting circuit breakers that may trip unexpectedly causing a loss of essential coach chassis systems such as ignition power, head lights, tail lights and wipers.
💥 The risk
If the circuit breaker trips there is an increased risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Newell will notify owners and will replace the 100 amp breaker with a 120 amp breaker, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Newell customer service at 1-888-363-9355.
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
- 17V728000
- Manufacturer
- Newell Coach Corp.
- Vehicles affected
- 36
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Owner phone
- 1-888-363-9355
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 5, 2017
- Built
- May 1, 2016 – Oct 31, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.