9999 PHILLIPS PHILLIPS Recalls (4)

Campaign:
79E003000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Affected:
1,500
Defect:
The screen door latching mechanism, when in the locked position before the screen door and entry door are closed, could become lodged between the entry door and the door frame.
Correction:
The customer will be sent the necessary parts and may either perform the modification himself or have them installed by the dealer, free of charge.
Notes:
Vehicle category: travel trailers and motor homes.system: structure; combination entry and screen door.consequences of defect: a passenger would experience difficulty in unlockingthe screen door. in the event of an emergency where immediate evacuation isnecessary, a passenger would be unable to unlock the door and evacuate thevehicle and serious injury could result.

Campaign:
80E025000 on 12/09/1980
Component:
Wheels
Manufactured:
04/30/1978 - 05/31/1980
Affected:
371
Defect:
A potential failure exists in wheels fitted with load range f (12 ply) tires. this may result in the center disc spider bending, cracking or ultimately separating from the rim.
Correction:
All involved wheels fitted with load range f tires will be replaced. manufacturer will furnish replacement wheels in exchange for recalled wheels, without charge to owner. tire remounting and wheel installation costs will also be reimbursed.
Notes:
Vehicle category: motor homes and recreational vehicles.system: wheels; part no. 406-7908.consequences of defect: damage to or separation of the wheel center disc couldcause loss of vehicle control, without prior warning, and an accident.note: immediately inspect the wheels on the trailer in the area of the hump inthe center disc. if signs of cracking exist, do not operate he trailer in aloaded condition.

Campaign:
83E019000 on 12/08/1983
Component:
Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Manufactured:
03/31/1983 - 06/30/1983
Affected:
776
Defect:
Weld at the tube/spindle joint is misplaced, resulting in a joint that lacks the necessary strength.
Correction:
Axles will be inspected by axle manufacturer and replaced if welds are found to be unsatisfactory.
Notes:
Vehicle category: truck trailer; horse and stock.system: suspension; axles; philips a4 type, 87 inch track, 60 and one half inchspring center.consequences of defect: wheel and components could separate while vehicle is inmotion which could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Campaign:
89E023000 on 08/01/1989
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
28,800
Defect:
The base marking on the 9005 bulb was incorrectly marked as type hb4 instead of hb3.
Consequence:
Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 108.
Correction:
Install correctly marked bulbs.
Notes:
System:lighting/headlamps fmvss 108.vehicle category:all vehicles.

9999 PHILLIPS PHILLIPS TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
AB-09-02-10
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
Philips industries: the 40a fuse holder plastic is melting. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-09-008
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Notice of update to standard gladhands to now include a screen filter to minimize contamination.

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