| Make : DAMON | Model : ESCAPER | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19990128 - 19990622 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V161001 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990609 | Date Received by ODI: 19990702 | Date Added to Database: 19990721 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAMON CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: 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 of the Safety Concern:
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 | 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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