The defect
Newell Coach Corp. (Newell) is recalling certain 2023 P50 motor coaches. The battery disconnect switch may fail to disconnect the battery when turned to the off position.
The risk
A failed battery disconnect switch increases the risk of electrical shock and injury during maintenance or repairs.
The remedy
Newell will remove and replace the battery disconnect switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Newell customer service at 1-888-363-9355.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newell P50 | 2023 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newell P50 | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2023
178 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the electrical system; Newell Coach Corp. filed 9 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023