Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V025000 Reported January 24, 2008

Speed control deactivation switch/ford

Q: What is recall 08V025000?

NHTSA recall 08V025000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on January 24, 2008. It addresses: Speed control deactivation switch/ford. The recall affects approximately 5,575 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

Newmar Corporation · N/A · 5,575 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V025000

Manufacturer Campaign

05S28

Manufacturer

Newmar Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

5,575

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 24, 2008

Defect Summary

On certain class a motor homes constructed on ford f-53ty1 and p131 motor home chassis and equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

Safety Consequence

Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.

Corrective Action

Newmar is working with ford in conducting this recall. ford will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or newmar at 574-773-7791. (note: also see ford recalls 05v017, 05v388, and 06v286)

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 08V025000 or campaign 05S28.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V025000

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

What is recall 08V025000?

NHTSA recall 08V025000 was issued by Newmar Corporation on January 24, 2008. It addresses: Speed control deactivation switch/ford. The recall affects approximately 5,575 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Newmar Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V025000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05S28. 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.