| Recall Date: |
JUN 11, 2003 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Model Affected: |
AMERICAN EAGLE 42F |
| Units Affected: |
118
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 11, 2003
Model Affected:
2003 AMERICAN EAGLE AMERICAN EAGLE 42F
Summary
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.
Consequence
SHOULD THE STEERING KNUCKLE CARRIER SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM, THE OPERATOR COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
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) OR FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-322-8216.
Units Affected:
118
Notes
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
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