| Make : NEWELL | Model : MOTOR HOME | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19951101 - 19980831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V330000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001019 | Date Received by ODI: 20001019 | Date Added to Database: 20001027 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEWELL COACH CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEWELL COACH CORP. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 80 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL STUDS AND NUTS, USING LONGER STUDS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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