Recalls for 1999 Gulf Stream Gulf Stream

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT

Posted on: 2000-05-05
Description
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.

Consequence
This defect may cause erratic or loss of steering control if the cross member separates from the assembly.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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).