NHTSA Recall 00V128001: Suspension: front
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 94 vehicles. It affects 1998–1999 Spartan Chassis.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V128001 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT |
| Report received | April 11, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This defect may cause erratic or loss of steering control if the cross member separates from the assembly.
Remedy
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
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V128001
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.