Auto Recalls for Consumers

2003 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall - Campaign #03V369000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 NEWMAR ESSEX RECALL - #03V369000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM

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.

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Vehicle 2003 NEWMAR ESSEX
Manufacturer NEWMAR CORPORATION
Manufactured between 5/19/2003 - 6/20/2003
Recalled on 10/8/2003
Influenced by NEWMAR CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 33
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
 
Description 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.
Consequences SHOULD THE STEERING KNUCKLE CARRIER SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM, THE OPERATOR COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective action 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), SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400, OR NEWMAR AT 574-773-7791.
Notes CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2003 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EQUIPMENT

2003 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY

2003 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EQUIPMENT

2003 NEWMAR ESSEX Recall for EQUIPMENT
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