Newell Motor Home Recall, Newell Motor Coach Recall

Newell Motor Home Recall, Newell Motor Coach Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
NEWELL / MOTOR HOME 2010-2011
Manufacturer: NEWELL COACH CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 04, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V192000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 Summary:
NEWELL IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 12, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 29, 2010. THE ENTRY DOOR MAY SUDDENLY OPEN DUE TO A WIRING SHORT. Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURRED DURING TRAVEL IT COULD CAUSE DRIVER DISTRACTION, AND/OR ALLOWING SOMEONE WHO IS NOT SEATED TO FALL OUT OF THE COACH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD A SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM THAT REMOVES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE DOOR WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED.

Ya gotta be kiddin' me, folks. Since when is a "safety interlock system" that lets the entry door fly open really a "safety interlock system" at all? You might as well put a Bible next to the door for a quick prayer on your way out.

If you've got a lemon Newell motor coach, don't take a chance. Get it fixed right away. And if your dealer or the Newell factory can not or will not help you, then call us. Getting rid of lemon Rv's, and getting your money back or a new one, is what we do. Every day. Since 1978.

Because life's too short to drive a lemon Rv,
especially one whose doors fly open on you.

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Known nationwide as a leading Lemon Law attorney, Ronald L. Burdge has represented literally thousands of consumers in "lemon" lawsuits and actively co-counsels and coaches other Consumer Law attorneys. From 2005 through 2011, attorney Ronald L. Burdge has been named as the only Lemon Law Ohio Super Lawyer by Law and Politics magazine and Thomson Reuters Corp., Professional Division. Burdge restricts his practice to Lemon Law and Consumer Law cases. The Ohio Super Lawyer results are published annually in the January issue of Cincinnati Magazine. Ronald L. Burdge was named Consumer Law Trial Lawyer of the Year 2004 by the National Association of Consumer Advocates, the nation's largest organization of consumer law private and government attorneys. "Your impact on the auto industry has been magnified many times over because of the trail you blazed for others," stated NACA's Executive Director, Will Ogburn. Burdge has represented thousands of consumers in Ohio, Kentucky and elsewhere since 1978 and is a frequent lecturer to national, state and local Bar Associations and Judicial organizations. Burdge is admitted to Ohio's state and federal courts, Kentucky's state courts, and Indiana's federal courts. Other court admissions are on a "pro hac" temporary, case by cases basis.