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NHTSARecalled Apr 18, 1977 · #77V054000

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice