Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Air Suspensions Installed On Spartan Motor Homes. The Front Wheel Spindle Bearing May Have Excessive Preload Due To Improper End Play Settings.
Make Of Vehicle
TUTHILL
Model Of Vehicle
IFS1370-HP
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99E020000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Deflector Ring And Reseating, Adjust The Wheel Bearings, Add Lubrication, And Replace The Hubcap.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tuthill Transport Technologies
Start Of Manufacture
19981001
End Of Manufacture
19990601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1767
Date Owners Notified
19990609
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Tuthill Transport Technologies
Date Report Received
19990618