American Eagle 42E (2003) – 03V225000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

AMERICAN EAGLE

Model Of Vehicle

42E

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

03V225000

Component Description

Suspension:Front:Control Arm

Effect Of Defect

Should The Steering Knuckle Carrier Separate From The Control Arm, The Operator Could Loose Control Of The Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.

Fix Defect

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) Or Fleetwood At 1-800-322-8216.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20020306

End Of Manufacture

20030422

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

118

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Date Report Received

20030611

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard