Tuthill Transport Technologies | NHTSA Recall #99E020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99E020000 by Tuthill Transport Technologies. Includes 1,767 affected units, TUTHILL/SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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

Corrective Action

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

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99E020000

Manufacturer: Tuthill Transport Technologies

Report Received Date: 1999-06-18T00:00:00

Subject: Tuthill/suspension

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,767

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

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

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-k3br.rsad-rea2

NHTSA ID: 99E020000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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