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1995 Newell Motorhome problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1995 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other Motorhome years?

Motorhome NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted1 complaint1993: 0 complaints1994: 0 complaints1995: 1 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints
Motorhome NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Newell Motorhome problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 1995 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLOWED OUT,ON NEWELL MOTOR HOME (1995) AND THE TIRES WERE THE ORIGNAL TIRE(BRIDGESTONE) THAT HAD A RATING OF APPOXIMATELY 6,100 LBS. THE FRONT AXLE OF THE MOTORHOME WEIGHTS IN EXCESS OF 15000 LBS. AND THIS IS IN EXCESS OF MOST STATE HIGHWAY WEIGHT LIMITS, FOR THE FRONT AXLE OF A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 5, 2001

1995 Newell Motorhome — common questions

Is the 1995 Newell Motorhome reliable?

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

Does the 1995 Newell Motorhome have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Newell Motorhome. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.