SPARTAN CHASSIS 1999: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V128001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | CHASSIS | 1999 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2000-04-11 | 2000-05-05 |
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 94
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE ERRATIC OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF THE CROSS MEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.
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.
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'.
