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Tuthill 1996–1999 Suspension recall
Recalled May 13, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00E025000 · Tuthill
Hazard
THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE ERRATIC OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF THE CROSS MEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.
Remedy
REPAIR FACILITIES WILL INSPECT AND ADD GUSSETS TO REINFORCE THE CROSS MEMBER CONNECTION FOR THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM.
Units
3,939 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: GRANNING AIR SUSPENSIONS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 1996, AND MARCH 31, 1999. A FRACTURE CAN DEVELOP AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT OF THE CROSS MEMBER/BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM HOUSING.
What to do
REPAIR FACILITIES WILL INSPECT AND ADD GUSSETS TO REINFORCE THE CROSS MEMBER CONNECTION FOR THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM.
Product
Tuthill IFS1200 · Tuthill IFS1200-HP · Tuthill IFS1200-SP
Manufacturer(s)
TUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →