THOR ESCAPER 1999: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| Make : THOR | Model : ESCAPER | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1999-01-28 - 1999-06-22 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V161001 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-06-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-07-02 | Date Added to Database: 1999-07-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: DAMON MOTOR COACH | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 49 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSIONS. THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE BEARING MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE PRELOAD DUE TO IMPROPER END PLAY SETTINGS. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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'. |
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