1993 Newell Motorhome problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1993 Newell Motorhome — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other Motorhome years?

Motorhome NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1993 Newell Motorhome have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

98V167007OtherSeptember 1, 1998 · 119 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEMS, MODEL 431-3 ZONE WITH ENGINE LOOP. FIBERGLASS INSULATING MATERIAL LOCATED UNDER THE BURNER HEAD ON THE FLOOR OF THE HEATER ENCLOSURE, CAN BECOME SOAKED WITH FLUIDS (ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND/OR DIESEL FUEL).

Consequence

IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Remedy

VEHICLE SYSTEMS INC. WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION FROM BENEATH THE DIESEL HEATING UNIT AS WELL AS FROM BEHIND THE CONTROL THERMOSTAT AND AIR-CONDITIONING HEATING ELEMENT ACCESS COVERS.

1993 Newell Motorhome — common questions

Is the 1993 Newell Motorhome reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1993 Newell Motorhome have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1993 Newell Motorhome. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1993 compare to other Motorhome years?

Does the 1993 Newell Motorhome have recalls?

1993 Newell Motorhome — common questions

Is the 1993 Newell Motorhome reliable?

Does the 1993 Newell Motorhome have recalls?

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