Vehicle recall 99V161001 · July 2, 1999
1999 Damon Escaper
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with air suspensions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with air suspensions. The front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Tuthill is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap.
- Notes
- 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.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V161001
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 1999
- Filed by
- DAMON CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- June 9, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 49
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Damon Escaper (1999): 1999
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