1977 ARGOSY ARGOSY Recalls (2)

Campaign:

77V054000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Structure:frame and members

Affected:

205

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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.

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Campaign:

77V192000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg tank assembly

Affected:

6,381

Defect:

The l.p. gas bottle hold-down assembly may have been incorrectly installed on the involved vehicles. as a result, the l.p. gas bottles may shake loose from the assembly and fall from the trailer frame.

Correction:

Dealer will install a new stop pin to properly secure the hold-down assembly, without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: fuel; l.p. gas bottle assembly.consequences of defect: gas may leak from the bottle and, if an ignition sourceis present a fire could start, resulting in fire damage and, possibly, avehicle accident.

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