The problem
Vehicle description: motor home 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.
Contacts
Tuthill is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners should contact contact tuthill transport technologies at 1-800-255-7824. 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).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Gulf Stream dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V128002.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.