Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motor Homes Equipped With Dana Suspensions. A Machining Operation Was Omitted From The Suspension Pivot Arm.
Make Of Vehicle
NEWELL
Model Of Vehicle
MOTOR HOME
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
98V314000
Component Description
Suspension:Front
Effect Of Defect
The Downward Suspension Travel Will Be Restricted And An Interference Can Occur Between The Pivot Arm And The Upper Wishbone. If Left Unattended, It Can Result In Deformation And Cracking Of The Upper Wishbone Casting.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Upper Wishbones That Have Any Signs Of Metal To Metal Contact And All Pivot Arms Will Need To Be Modified Whether Or Not They Show Signs Of Metal Contact.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Newell Coach Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19970201
End Of Manufacture
19980831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
60
Date Owners Notified
19990311
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Newell Coach Corp.
Date Report Received
19981211