Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TUTHILL
Model Of Vehicle
IFS1460S
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
03E033000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
Effect Of Defect
Should The Steering Knuckle Carrier Separate From The Control Arm, The Operator Could Loose Control Of The Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tuthill Transport Technologies
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
378
Date Owners Notified
20030606
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Tuthill Transport Technologies
Date Report Received
20030516