1999 DAMON ESCAPER RECALL - #99V161001
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSIONS. THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE BEARING MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE PRELOAD DUE TO IMPROPER END PLAY SETTINGS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 DAMON ESCAPER |
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| Manufacturer |
DAMON CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/28/1999 - 6/22/1999 |
| Recalled on |
7/21/1999 |
| Influenced by |
DAMON CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/9/1999 |
| # Affected |
49 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSIONS. THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE BEARING MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE PRELOAD DUE TO IMPROPER END PLAY SETTINGS. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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). |
| See also |
1999 DAMON ESCAPER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
1999 DAMON ESCAPER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1999 DAMON ESCAPER Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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