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1998-1999 Fleetwood American Dream, Fleetwood American Eagle and others recall: front

Fleetwood Ent., Inc. reported this safety recall on July 3, 2000. It covers about 1,889 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,889
reported
Jul 3, 2000
related complaints
3

Suspension: front

What is wrong
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with granning air suspensions. A fracture can develop at the attachment point of the cross member/bell crank and idler arm housing.
Risk
This defect may cause erratic or loss of steering control if the cross member separates from the assembly.
Remedy
Tuthill is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Repair facilities will inspect and add gussets to reinforce the cross member connection for the bell crank and idler arm. 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 customer service number at 1‑800‑255‑7824 or fleetwood at 1‑909‑351‑7638.

Recall number 00V202001

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about suspension problems.

1998 Fleetwood American Dream1999 Fleetwood American Dream1998 Fleetwood American Eagle1999 Fleetwood American Eagle1998 Fleetwood American Heritage1999 Fleetwood American Heritage1998 Fleetwood American Tradition1999 Fleetwood American Tradition

Questions about recall 00V202001

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Fleetwood American Dream, Fleetwood American Eagle and others front?

Yes. Recall 00V202001, reported on July 3, 2000, covers about 1,889 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V202001?

Tuthill is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Repair facilities will inspect and add gussets to reinforce the cross member connection for the bell crank and idler arm. 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 customer service number at 1‑800‑255‑7824 or fleetwood at 1‑909‑351‑7638.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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