1997 TUTHILL IFS1200 Recall

Campaign:

00E025000 on 05/14/2000

Component:

Suspension:front

Affected:

3,939

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

This defect may cause erratic or loss of steering control if the cross member separates from the assembly.

Correction:

Repair facilities will inspect and add gussets to reinforce the cross member connection for the bell crank and idler arm.

Notes:

Owner notification began may 1, 2000.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 customer service number at 1-800-255-7824. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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