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Tuthill 1998–1999 Suspension recall
Recalled January 28, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00E003000 · Tuthill
Hazard
THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE ERRATIC OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF THE CROSS MEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.
Remedy
REPAIR FACILITY WILL INSPECT AND ADD GUSSETS TO REINFORCE THE CROSSMEMBER CONNECTION FOR THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM.
Units
90 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: GRANNING AIR SUSPENSIONS MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 17, 1998, AND APRIL 15, 1999. A FRACTURE CAN DEVELOP AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT OF THE CROSS MEMBER AND THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM HOUSINGS.
What to do
REPAIR FACILITY WILL INSPECT AND ADD GUSSETS TO REINFORCE THE CROSSMEMBER CONNECTION FOR THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM.
Product
Tuthill IFS1320-HP · Tuthill IFS1320-SP
Manufacturer(s)
TUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →