2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Posted on: 2000-10-31
Description
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana speciality axle ts6 tag axles. Hub overload can cause premature bearing failure at between 12,000 and 20,000 miles.
Consequence
This failure could result in the wheel and tire assembly becoming disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a revised tag axle suspension arrangement to correct this problem. Also, at intervals of 7,500 miles, owners are requested to arrange to have the tag axle wheel bearings replaced at a dealership or call newell to issue authorization to have these bearings changed in a service facility in the field at newell's expense.
Notes
Owner notification began february 22, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newell at 1-918-542-3344.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2000-08-24
Description
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana steering relay levers. The levers can develop surface cracking.
Consequence
This cracking condition could cause a portion of the steering lever to break off, possibly causing loss of steering control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the steering relay levers.
Notes
Owner notification began september 15, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact newell coach at 1-918-542-3344. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).