Vehicle recall 99V161002 · July 2, 1999
Fleetwood American Dream, American Eagle and 2 more models
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. Tuthill will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap.
- Notes
- Tuthill has reported that 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
- 99V161002
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 1999
- Filed by
- FLEETWOOD ENT., INC.
- Owner notification
- June 9, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 388
- 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.
- Fleetwood American Dream (1999): 1999
- Fleetwood American Eagle (1999): 1999
- Fleetwood American Heritage (1999): 1999
- Fleetwood American Tradition (1999): 1999
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