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HighNHTSA·23V055000·Announced 2023-02-07

Newell Recalls 2023 P50 Motor Coaches Due to Battery Disconnect Switch Defect

Newell Coach Corp. is recalling 2023 P50 motor coaches because the battery disconnect switch may fail to turn off, increasing the risk of electrical shock during maintenance.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with potential for injury but no confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Newell Coach Corp. is recalling certain 2023 P50 motor coaches. The recall addresses a defect in the battery disconnect switch, which may fail to disconnect the battery when turned to the off position.

This defect increases the risk of electrical shock and injury to individuals performing maintenance or repairs on the vehicle. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to the 2023 model year P50.

Newell will remove and replace the battery disconnect switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Newell customer service at 1-888-363-9355 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEWELL P50
Brand
NEWELL
Manufacturer
Newell Coach Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
13

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • P50

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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