Suspension: frontRecall 00V-128 · 1998–1999 Spartan Chassis
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall 00V-128 covers 94 1998–1999 Spartan Chassis for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V128001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE ERRATIC OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF THE CROSS MEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.
The fix
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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.