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.