Tuthill Transport Technologies | NHTSA Recall #03E033000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E033000 by Tuthill Transport Technologies. Includes 378 affected units, TUTHILL/FRONT SUSPENSION SEPARATION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E033000

Manufacturer: Tuthill Transport Technologies

Report Received Date: 2003-05-16T00:00:00

Subject: Tuthill/front suspension separation

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 378

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action: 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).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8rsp~x5fw_j9xm

NHTSA ID: 03E033000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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