2003–2005 Newell Motor Home Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND…
NHTSA campaign 05V242000 · Equipment · filed May 27, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
The risk
THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST TUBE EXITING FROM THE HEATER CAN INCREASE AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN OR AROUND THE VEHICLE.
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VEHICLE SYSTEMS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VEHICLE SYSTEMS AT 1-800-685-4298 OR NEWELL AT 1-918-542-3344.
FREE OF CHARGE.THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2005.OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newell | Motor Home | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V242000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.