NHTSA Recall 00V128001
Filed by Shyft Group. Component: Suspension. Reported 2000-04-11. An estimated 94 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS BUILT WITH TUTHILL/GRANNING AIR SUSPENSION, PART NOS. IFS1320-HP OR IFS1320-SP. A FRACTURE CAN DEVELOP AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT OF THE CROSS MEMBER AND THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM HOUSINGS.
Risk
THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE ERRATIC OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF THE CROSS MEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.
What the manufacturer will do
TUTHILL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CONTACT TUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES AT 1-800-255-7824. REPAIR FACILITY WILL INSPECT AND ADD GUSSETS TO REINFORCE THE CROSSMEMBER CONNECTION FOR THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM.
Notes
OWNER WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).