Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V354000 Reported October 31, 2000

Newell/tag axle

Q: What is recall 00V354000?

NHTSA recall 00V354000 was issued by Newell Coach Corp. on October 31, 2000. It addresses: Newell/tag axle. The recall affects approximately 55 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Newell Coach Corp. · Suspension · 55 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V354000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Newell Coach Corp.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 31, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana speciality axle ts6 tag axles. hub overload can cause premature bearing failure at between 12,000 and 20,000 miles.

Safety Consequence

This failure could result in the wheel and tire assembly becoming disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a revised tag axle suspension arrangement to correct this problem. also, at intervals of 7,500 miles, owners are requested to arrange to have the tag axle wheel bearings replaced at a dealership or call newell to issue authorization to have these bearings changed in a service facility in the field at newell's expense.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Newell Coach Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 00V354000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 00V354000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V354000?

NHTSA recall 00V354000 was issued by Newell Coach Corp. on October 31, 2000. It addresses: Newell/tag axle. The recall affects approximately 55 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Newell Coach Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V354000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.