1999 TUTHILL IFS1370-SP Recall

Campaign:

99E020000 on 06/29/1999

Component:

Suspension:front:springs:air suspension system

Manufactured:

09/30/1998 - 05/31/1999

Affected:

1,767

Defect:

Equipment description: air suspensions installed on spartan motor homes. the front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap.

Notes:

Owner notification began june 9, 1999. 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 at 1-800-255-7824, ext. 390.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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