National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Year: 1999
Make: Blue Bird
Model/s: Wanderlodge
Mfg. From: May 1996 to May 1999
Year of Recall: 1999
Component: Suspension
Summary: Motor homes equipped with Ridewell tag axles. Some of the Ridewell tag axle and suspension assemblies have the brake S-cams incorrectly installed.
This condition could increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners will be provided with instructions for inspecting the brake S-cam and if found incorrect, instructions for correction of the S-cam installation. Owner notification is expected to begin during July 1999. Owners who do not receive the inspection and correction instructions within a reasonable time should contact Blue Bird at 1-912-822-2242.
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Year: 1999
Make: Blue Bird
Model/s: Wanderlodge
Mfg. From: October 1998 to May 1999
Year of Recall: 1999
Component: Suspension: Single Axle: Rear
Summary: Motor home coaches equipped with Ridewell following tag axles. The Ridewell following tag axle locking cylinders can allow the tag axle to off-steer, causing a rear end oversteer problem.
Oversteering of the rear axle could cause, without warning, an unexpected shift in the coach travel direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will modify these coaches to correct the oversteer problem. Owner notification began May 18, 1999. 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 Blue Bird at 1-912-822-2022.
Manufacturer: Coachmen Industries, Inc.
Year: 1999
Make: Coachmen
Model/s: Starflyte, Van Camper
Mfg. From: March 1998 to October 1998
Year of Recall: 1998
Component: Electrical System: Wiring: Other Part
Summary: Recreational vehicles equipped with 45 amp Magnetek power converters. A weakened bypass capacitor on the converter's printed circuit board can cause a breakdown of the capacitor allowing electrical current leakage.
Electrical current leakage could result in a fire.
Magnetek is replacing these power converters. Magnetek is conducting the owner notification for this recall. 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 Magnetek at 1-219-356-7100, ext. 469, or Coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.
Manufacturer: Damon Corporation
Year: 1999
Make: Damon
Model/s: Escaper
Mfg. From: January 1999 to June 1999
Year of Recall: 1999
Component: Suspension
Summary: Motor homes equipped with air suspensions. The front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.
This bearing preload in combination with improper lubricating oil levels can cause premature failure of the outer bearing, affecting the steering on the motor homes.
Dealers will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap. Owner notification began June 9, 1999. 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 at 1-800-255-7824, ext. 390.
Manufacturer: Damon Corporation
Year: 1999
Make: Damon
Model/s: Hornet
Mfg. From: June 1998 to September 1998
Year of Recall: 1999
Component: Electrical System: Wiring
Summary: Travel trailers. The chassis wiring was incorrectly routed, causing the wire to be pinched between the floor structureand the frame crossmember.
This could cause an electrical short.
Dealers will inspect the wiring and repair the wire if cut. Owner notification is expected to begin during June 1999. 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 Damon at 1-219-264-2900.
Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Year: 1999
Make: Fleetwood
Model/s: American Dream, American Eagle, American Heritage, American Tradition
Mfg. From:
Year of Recall: 1999
Component: Suspension: Twin I-Beam: Solid: Front Air Suspension System
Summary: Motor homes equipped with air suspensions. The front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.
This bearing preload in combination with improper lubricating oil levels can cause premature failure of the outer bearing, affecting the steering on the motor homes.
Dealers will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap. Owner notification began June 9, 1999. 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 at 1-800-255-7824, ext. 390.
Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Year: 1999
Make: Fleetwood
Model/s: American Heritage
Mfg. From:
Year of Recall: 1999
Component: Tires
Summary: Motor homes equipped with Goodyear G159 11R22.5 tires. In a fully loaded vehicle, the tires on the front axle may be loaded past their rated carrying capacity.
This overload could cause pematue tire wear and possible tire failure.
Dealers will replace these tires with Michelin XZA 295/80R22.5 tires and re-rate the front GAWR to 13,700 lbs. Owners will also be provided with the proper documentation supporting the weight rating change. Owner notification began July 2, 1999. 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 Fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.
Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Year: 1999
Make: Fleetwood
Model/s: Grand Tour
Mfg. From: November 1998 to January 1999
Year of Recall: 1999
Component: Structure: Frame: Members & Body
Summary: Folding trailers. Improper tire clearance (less than 5/8") between the wheel and front frame cross member can result in the tire rubbing the metal frame.
A loss of tire tread, overheating, and possible tire failure could occur.
Dealers will inspect the trailers and correct tire clearance. Owner notification is expected to begin during May 1999. 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 Fleetwood Folding Trailer at 1-814-445-9661
Manufacturer: Georgie Boy Mfg., Inc.
Year: 1999
Make: Georgie Boy
Model/s: Cruise Master, Encounter, Maverick, Pursuit, Swinger
Mfg. From:
Year of Recall: 1998
Component: Electrical System: Wiring: Other Part
Summary: Recreational vehicles equipped with 45 amp Magnetek power converters. A weakened bypass capacitor on the converter's printed circuit board can cause a breakdown of the capacitor allowing electrical current leakage.
Electrical current leakage could result in a fire.
Magnetek is replacing these power converters. Magnetek is conducting the owner notification for this recall. 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 Magnetek at 1-219-356-7100, ext. 469, or Georgie Boy at 1-800-521-8733.
Manufacturer: Glendale Recreational Vehicles
Year: 1999
Make: Glendale
Model/s: Golden Falcon, Travelaire
Mfg. From: May 1997 to February 1999
Year of Recall: 1999
Component: Brakes: Electric: Wiring
Summary: Fifth wheel travel trailers. The brake wires may be pinched between the frame and the underbelly which could cause chafing of the wire.
This condition can cause an electrical short or brake failure.
Dealers will inspect the trailers and will trim the underbelly back and protect the wire from any sharp edges. If the wire is chafed in any way, it will be replaced. Owner notification is expected to begin during July 1999. 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 Glendale at 1-519-245-1600.
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Year: 1999
Make: Winnebago
Model/s: WF31B, WF35C, WG30A, WG33B, WG34H, WG35C, WG35S, WL33B, WL33C, WL34Y
Mfg. From:
Year of Recall: 1999
Component: Brakes: Hydraulic: Lamp Light: Brake Warning
Summary: Motor homes built on a Ford chassis. The brake system warning indicator lamp is not in the correct position in the instrument cluster. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 105, "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
The bulb/socket assembly may not function properly.
Dealers will place the brake system warning indicator lamp in the correct position. Owner notification began May 20, 1999. 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 Winnebago at 1-515-582-6939.
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