Newell 1996–1999 Steering recall
Recalled October 19, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V330000 · Newell
Hazard
IF TWO STUDS BREAK, THE SPINDLE IS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE A-FRAME AND THE SUSPENSION COULD THEN COLLAPSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL STUDS AND NUTS, USING LONGER STUDS.
Units
80 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH DANA IFS SUSPENSIONS. ONE OF THE FOUR STUDS USED TO ATTACH THE SPINDLE TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONES HAS BROKEN.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL STUDS AND NUTS, USING LONGER STUDS.
Product
Newell MOTOR HOME
Manufacturer(s)
Newell Coach Corp.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →