NHTSA Recall 00V330000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V330000; Date: Oct. 19, 2000
If two studs break, the spindle is no longer attached to the a-frame and the suspension could then collapse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Newell Motor Home; 1997 Newell Motor Home; 1998 Newell Motor Home; 1999 Newell Motor Home
Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured by: Newell Coach Corp.
Affected Units:: 80
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana ifs suspensions. One of the four studs used to attach the spindle to the front suspension wishbones has broken.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace all studs and nuts, using longer studs.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 19, 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 at 10918-542-3344. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 19, 2000
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