1983 MIDAS MIDAS Recalls (2)

Campaign:

83V054000 on 05/30/1983

Component:

Equipment:recreational vehicle

Manufactured:

10/31/1982 - 03/31/1983

Affected:

72

Defect:

Spring is not adequate to support the weight of the bunk which is installed above the driver/passenger compartment.

Correction:

Midas will send a kit containing vinyl straps and snaps to the owner. owner should take the kit and motorhome to the dealer to have the bunk properly secured.

Notes:

Vehicle description: motor homes.system: equipment; swingdown bunk.consequences of defect: if the vehicle is driven over rough roads, the bunkcould swing down without warning, injuring driver and any front seatpassengers. this could also cause loss of vehicle control resulting in anaccident.note: until the problem is corrected, owner is advised to avoid driving overrough roads.

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Campaign:

84V083000 on 08/02/1984

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank

Manufactured:

06/30/1980 - 11/30/1983

Affected:

5,983

Defect:

Auxiliary fuel tank retaining straps which keep tank in place may loosen. the tank could move or become dislodged from motor home.

Correction:

Fasteners will be inspected by dealer and replaced if necessary.

Notes:

Vehicle description: motor homes.system: fuel; fuel tank retaining straps.consequences of defect: fuel leaks may develop and, in the presence of anignition source, a fire could result. the fuel tank, if it becomes detached,could present a traffic hazard and cause an accident.

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