Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorhomes Equipped With Tuthill Independent Front Suspensions, The Defect Is Insufficient Tightening Torque Of The Steering Knuckle Carrier Bolt That May Result In Separation Of The Steering Knuckle From One Of The Control Arms.
Make Of Vehicle
NEWMAR
Model Of Vehicle
ESSEX
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
03V369000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
Effect Of Defect
Should The Steering Knuckle Carrier Separate From The Control Arm, The Operator Could Loose Control Of The Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Tuthill Will Notify Its Customers And Provide A Retrofit Kit P/N K704627 Free Of Charge. 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 Transport Technologies At 800-225-7824 (Ext. #390), Spartan At 517-543-6400, Or Newmar At 574-773-7791.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20030519
End Of Manufacture
20030519
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
33
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Date Report Received
20031003