Newell Coach Corp. | NHTSA Recall #00V354000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V354000 by Newell Coach Corp.. Includes 55 affected units, NEWELL/TAG AXLE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana speciality axle ts6 tag axles. hub overload can cause premature bearing failure at between 12,000 and 20,000 miles.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a revised tag axle suspension arrangement to correct this problem. also, at intervals of 7,500 miles, owners are requested to arrange to have the tag axle wheel bearings replaced at a dealership or call newell to issue authorization to have these bearings changed in a service facility in the field at newell's expense.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V354000

Manufacturer: Newell Coach Corp.

Report Received Date: 2000-10-31T00:00:00

Subject: Newell/tag axle

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 55

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with dana speciality axle ts6 tag axles. hub overload can cause premature bearing failure at between 12,000 and 20,000 miles.

Consequence Summary: This failure could result in the wheel and tire assembly becoming disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a revised tag axle suspension arrangement to correct this problem. also, at intervals of 7,500 miles, owners are requested to arrange to have the tag axle wheel bearings replaced at a dealership or call newell to issue authorization to have these bearings changed in a service facility in the field at newell's expense.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7buw~7c35-mwer

NHTSA ID: 00V354000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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