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Tuthill 1998–1999 Suspension recall
Recalled June 18, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99E020000 · Tuthill
Hazard
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
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEFLECTOR RING AND RESEATING, ADJUST THE WHEEL BEARINGS, ADD LUBRICATION, AND REPLACE THE HUBCAP.
Units
1,767 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AIR SUSPENSIONS INSTALLED ON SPARTAN MOTOR HOMES. THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE BEARING MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE PRELOAD DUE TO IMPROPER END PLAY SETTINGS.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEFLECTOR RING AND RESEATING, ADJUST THE WHEEL BEARINGS, ADD LUBRICATION, AND REPLACE THE HUBCAP.
Product
Tuthill IFS1200 · Tuthill IFS1200-HP · Tuthill IFS1200-LP · Tuthill IFS1200-SP · Tuthill IFS1320-HP · Tuthill IFS1320-SP · Tuthill IFS1370-HP · Tuthill IFS1370-SP
Manufacturer(s)
TUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →