Recall 77V054000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Defect in 1977-1977 ARGOSY ARGOSY
RECALL This recall affects up to 205 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 77V054000 |
| Manufacturer | BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 205 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for ARGOSY
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78V219000 | 1979 ARGOSY MOTORHOMES | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS | 5,276 | |
| 77V192000 | 1977 ARGOSY ARGOSY | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY | 6,381 | |
| 76V167000 | 1976 ARGOSY ARGOSY | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 780 | |
| 74V102000 | 1974 ARGOSY ARGOSY | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 124 | |
| 72V172000 | 1972 ARGOSY ARGOSY | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 200 | |
| 72V171000 | 1972 ARGOSY ARGOSY | TIRES | 200 | |
| 76V013000 | 1975 ARGOSY M20D5 COMPACT BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 20 | |
| 76V036000 | 1974 ARGOSY ARGOSY | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE | 600 |