Recall 25V812 affects 3 2022 Newell P50 coaches for improperly welded pedestal seat mounts. Repair is free at any franchised Newell dealer.
Newell is recalling 3 2022 P50 coaches because an improperly welded pedestal mounting plate can separate, letting the seat assembly loosen or detach. A loose or detached seat assembly can fail to restrain the occupant as intended in a crash, increasing injury risk, and Newell dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The ISS pedestal in the 2022 Newell P50 is the metal base that anchors a seat assembly to the coach floor. It holds the seat in position and gives the seat belt anchorage a fixed structure to pull against during a sudden stop. The seat and belt both depend on that pedestal staying attached to its mounting plate.
On the affected coaches, the pedestal can was not completely welded around its diameter where it joins the mounting plate. That incomplete weld lets the mounting plate separate from the pedestal. Once that happens, the seat assembly can loosen or detach, and the seat belt anchorage loses the solid mounting point it is supposed to have.
What an owner can notice is a loose seat assembly. If the seat shifts, rocks, or feels unsecured when you sit in it or move it by hand, treat that as the warning sign and have the pedestal inspected before using that seat.
Who's affected?
| 2022 Newell P50 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 3 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2022 Newell P50 motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loose seat assembly can fail to restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing injury risk. If the seat feels loose, avoid using that seating position and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Newell dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Newell P50 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Newell dealer to schedule the free missing-weld inspection and pedestal-seat replacement that secures the seat assembly.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. Reference recall number 25V812 when you call.
- Avoid carrying a passenger in a seat that feels loose until Newell inspects it.
What happens at the repair
At the service center, a Newell technician inspects each pedestal seat for the missing weld. If the weld is missing, Newell replaces the pedestal seat. The inspection, replacement parts, and labor are free under the recall. Newell's reimbursement plan covers the recall work through its service process: Newell will supply the needed parts and pay the service center, or reimburse you if the repair is completed outside Newell Coach. Keep repair paperwork and contact Newell customer service if you already paid for this seat pedestal repair outside Newell Coach.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 24, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 2, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| December 2, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V812?
Recall 25V812 covers 3 2022 Newell P50 coaches with a pedestal mounting plate that was improperly welded. The plate can separate and let the seat assembly loosen or detach, reducing occupant restraint in a crash. Newell will inspect the weld and replace the pedestal seat as necessary for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Newell P50 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific coach is included in recall 25V812. If it is, contact Newell customer service at 1-888-363-9355 or a Newell service contact to arrange the pedestal-seat inspection and any required replacement. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair covered safety defects at no cost, and Newell says it will inspect for a missing weld and replace the pedestal seat as necessary free of charge.
Is it safe to drive my 2022 Newell P50 before the recall repair?
The recall does not list a do-not-drive order. The risk is restraint performance in a crash: a loose or detached seat assembly can fail to hold the occupant as intended, increasing injury risk. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free inspection and repair.
When were owners notified about recall 25V812?
Newell mailed owner notification letters on December 2, 2025. Used-coach owners or owners who never received a letter should still check the VIN, because the recall follows the vehicle, not the first owner.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V812000 |
|---|---|
| Newell customer service | 1-888-363-9355 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V812 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V812000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →