NHTSA Campaign 99V161002

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Issued by FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. · Reported Jul 2, 1999 · 388 vehicles affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSIONS. THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE BEARING MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE PRELOAD DUE TO IMPROPER END PLAY SETTINGS.

Consequence

THIS BEARING PRELOAD IN COMBINATION WITH IMPROPER LUBRICATING OIL LEVELS CAN CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE OUTER BEARING, AFFECTING THE STEERING ON THE MOTOR HOMES.

Remedy

TUTHILL IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. TUTHILL WILL INSPECT THE DEFLECTOR RING AND RESEATING, ADJUST THE WHEEL BEARINGS, ADD LUBRICATION, AND REPLACE THE HUBCAP.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FLEETWOOD AMERICAN DREAM 1999 388
FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE 1999 388
FLEETWOOD AMERICAN HERITAGE 1999 388
FLEETWOOD AMERICAN TRADITION 1999 388

Source: NHTSA Campaign 99V161002 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.