Recall 12V056 affects 210 2003-2010 Newell Motor Home vehicles for SE-GI window glass that can detach. Repair is free at any franchised Newell dealer.
Newell is recalling 210 2003-2010 Motor Home coaches because the adhesive bond between SE-GI window vent glass and its hinge can degrade, letting the panel detach and fall from the vehicle. A loose panel can create a road hazard during travel and increase crash or injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once Newell makes it available.
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What's wrong?
In recall 12V056, the affected 2003-2010 Newell Motor Home uses SE-GI vent windows with a hinged glass panel. The hinge lets the vent panel open and close while the adhesive bond holds the glass portion to that hinge. That bond has to stay secure while the motor home moves, flexes, and takes vibration from the road.
On affected motor homes, the adhesive bond between the glass and the hinge degrades. Once that bond weakens, the glass portion of the vent panel is no longer held in place as designed. The panel can separate from the hinge and fall from the vehicle while the motor home is in use.
There is no warning sign before failure. The panel can look attached until the bond gives way, so owners should treat the included SE-GI vent windows as the suspect part until the recall repair is complete.
Who's affected?
Covers the same visibility component across each listed model year from 2003 through 2010.
| 2006 Newell Motor Home | visibility component |
|---|---|
| 2010 Newell Motor Home | visibility component |
| 2003 Newell Motor Home | visibility component |
| 2004 Newell Motor Home | visibility component |
| 2009 Newell Motor Home | visibility component |
| 2008 Newell Motor Home | visibility component |
| 2005 Newell Motor Home | visibility component |
| 2007 Newell Motor Home | visibility component |
| Units affected | 210 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the recalled condition happens during travel, it can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or personal injury. Keep trips limited until the recall work is handled, and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Newell dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2010 Newell Motor Home is included in this recall.
- Contact Newell customer service at 1-888-963-9355 to schedule the free SE-GI window vent-panel repair.
- Reference recall number 12V056 when you call, and ask whether Newell needs the recall notice or proof of ownership.
- Drive carefully until the repair is complete, since a loose vent panel can detach from the coach and create a road hazard.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Newell technician addresses the SE-GI vent window condition covered by NHTSA campaign 12V056. The repair is meant to secure the glass vent panel to the hinge so the panel does not detach from the coach. The filing does not give a part-by-part repair description, so ask the service desk what inspection or window work applies to your Motor Home before the appointment. The recall service began on April 24, 2012, and the work is free of charge.
Timeline
| February 14, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 24, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V056?
Recall 12V056 covers 210 2003-2010 Newell Motor Home coaches equipped with SE-GI windows. The adhesive bond between the glass vent panel and hinge can degrade, letting the panel detach from the vehicle. Newell's remedy states the service is free.
What should I do if my 2003-2010 Newell Motor Home is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific coach is included in recall 12V056. If it is, contact Newell at 1-888-963-9355 and ask how to complete the SE-GI window service. Reference recall number 12V056 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Newell's recall remedy states this service will be performed free of charge. The work addresses the SE-GI window vent panel bond so the glass panel stays attached to the hinge and does not fall from the coach during travel.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a window vent panel detaching while the coach is moving. If the panel falls from the vehicle during travel, it creates a road hazard and raises the risk of a crash or personal injury. The free recall service addresses that bond failure.
What if I bought my Newell Motor Home used?
The free recall service still follows the vehicle. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific coach is included, even if you never received the original owner notice. If it is included, contact Newell at 1-888-963-9355 and reference recall number 12V056.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V056000 |
|---|---|
| Newell customer service | 1-888-963-9355 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V056 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V056000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →