2000 BEAVER MARQUIS Recalls (5)

Campaign:
00V250000 on 09/10/2000
Component:
Unknown or other
Manufactured:
04/30/1997 - 05/31/1999
Affected:
577
Defect:
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with fabric covered front overhead tv facia surround. the front overhead television could come loose from its mounting, and fall from the cabinet.
Consequence:
This could cause personal injury to vehicle occupants.
Correction:
Dealers will install a safety retaining bracket.
Notes:
Owner notification began october 18, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact smc at 1-800-344-6332.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01V044004 on 03/07/2001
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
07/26/1999 - 10/10/1999
Affected:
117
Defect:
Vehicle description: motor home chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence:
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began march 16, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact smc at 1-800-344-6332 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01V128003 on 04/02/2001
Component:
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufactured:
01/27/2000 - 08/14/2000
Affected:
828
Defect:
Vehicle description: certain class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence:
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Correction:
Dealers will repair the seat belts. owner notification began october 18, 20000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact smc customer service at 1-800-344-6332 or am-safe at 1-219-266-8330.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01V130001 on 04/23/2001
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock
Manufactured:
08/31/1998 - 12/30/1999
Affected:
1,438
Defect:
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
Consequence:
This could disable the anti-lock function on the affected wheel without providing the required operator warning that the abs function requires servicing.
Correction:
The abs ecu will be removed and replaced on these motor homes. meritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy scheduling for this campaign. owner notification is expected to begin during april/may 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact meritor wabco at 1-800-535-5560.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01V097001 on 05/16/2001
Component:
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufactured:
01/27/2000 - 08/14/2000
Affected:
828
Defect:
Vehicle description: certain motor homes built on dodge van chassis and equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe between january 28 and august 15, 2000. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence:
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Correction:
Dealers will repair the seat belts. owner notification began august 31, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or smc at 1-800-344-6332.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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