ARGOSY UNSPECIFIED 1977: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V054000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ARGOSY | UNSPECIFIED | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-04-14 | 1977-04-18 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 205
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE LEFT FRONT TIRE MAY HIT A STRUCTURAL CROSSMEMBER WHEN DRIVEN OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IF THE FRONT TIRE SHOULD CONTACT THE CROSSMEMBER, THE MOTORHOME MAY BE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND INTO THE LANE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS WILL BE MAGNIFIED IF THE AIR BAGS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAVE LOST AIR PRESSURE OR IF THE BAGS WERE NOT PROPERLY INFLATED TO 40-50 PSI.
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE IMPROPERLY LOCATED CROSSMEMBER AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW CROSSMEMBER INSTALLED FARTHER FORWARD TO GIVE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE ABOVE THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME CROSSMEMBER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, ANACCIDENT AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO MAINTAIN THE AIR BAG PRESSURE AT 50 PSI AND TO DRIVESLOWLY OVER SEVERE BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE HIGHWAY.
