GULF STREAM MOTOR HOME 1998: STEERING:LINKAGES
Make : GULF STREAM | Model : MOTOR HOME | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 1995-11-01 - 1999-04-30 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V215003 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2000-09-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-08-23 | Date Added to Database: 2000-08-24 |
Manufacturers Involved: Newell Coach Corp. | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 104 | ||
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING RELAY LEVERS. THE LEVERS CAN DEVELOP SURFACE CRACKING. |
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Consequence:
THIS CRACKING CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PORTION OF THE STEERING LEVER TO BREAK OFF, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY LEVERS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 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 COACH AT 1-918-542-3344. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |