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1999-2000 Newell Motor Home recall: wheel bearing

Newell Coach Corp. reported this safety recall on October 31, 2000. It covers about 55 vehicles.

vehicles affected
55
reported
Oct 31, 2000
owners notified
Feb 22, 2001

Suspension: front: wheel bearing

What is wrong
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.
Risk
This failure could result in the wheel and tire assembly becoming disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 number 00V354000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 00V354000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Newell Motor Home wheel bearing?

Yes. Recall 00V354000, reported on October 31, 2000, covers about 55 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V354000?

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.

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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