Recall 00V-354: 1999–2000 Newell Motor Home

The problem

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.

The risk

This failure could result in the wheel and tire assembly becoming disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owner notification began february 22, 2001.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 newell at 1-918-542-3344.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Vehicles in this recall

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-354?

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.

How is recall 00V-354 fixed?

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?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.