DAMON ESCAPER 1999: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V161001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DAMON | ESCAPER | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-06-09 | 1999-07-02 | 1999-07-21 |
Production Dates: 1999-01-28 - 1999-06-22
Manufacturers Involved: DAMON MOTOR COACH
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 49
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSIONS. THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE BEARING MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE PRELOAD DUE TO IMPROPER END PLAY SETTINGS.
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.
TUTHILL IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEFLECTOR RING AND RESEATING, ADJUST THE WHEEL BEARINGS, ADD LUBRICATION, AND REPLACE THE HUBCAP.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 9, 1999. 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 AT 1-800-255-7824, EXT. 390.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
