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Tuthill 2001–2003 Suspension recall

Recalled May 16, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03E033000 · Tuthill

Hazard
SHOULD THE STEERING KNUCKLE CARRIER SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM, THE OPERATOR COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
TUTHILL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A RETROFIT KIT P/N K704627 FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 6, 2003. 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).
Units
378 units

Description

TUTHILL INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 10, 2000, TO MAY 6, 2003. 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.

What to do

TUTHILL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A RETROFIT KIT P/N K704627 FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 6, 2003. 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).

Product
Tuthill IFS1460-HP · Tuthill IFS1460S · Tuthill IFS1460S-ISS · Tuthill IFS1460S-SB
Manufacturer(s)
TUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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