NHTSA Recall 00V202001
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V202001; Date: Jul. 3, 2000
This defect may cause erratic or loss of steering control if the cross member separates from the assembly.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Fleetwood American Dream; 1999 Fleetwood American Dream; 1998 Fleetwood American Eagle; 1999 Fleetwood American Eagle; 1998 Fleetwood American Heritage; 1999 Fleetwood American Heritage; 1998 Fleetwood American Tradition; 1999 Fleetwood American Tradition
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Fleetwood Ent. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,889
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with granning air suspensions. A fracture can develop at the attachment point of the cross member/bell crank and idler arm housing.
How to Fix:
Tuthill is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Repair facilities will inspect and add gussets to reinforce the cross member connection for the bell crank and idler arm. 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 tuthill customer service number at 1-800-255-7824 or fleetwood at 1-909-351-7638.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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