Argosy Recall 77V054000: Structure, Frame And Members
NHTSA recall 77V054000 · announced April 18, 1977 · filed by Beatrice Foods Company · 205 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.