Springs: coil springsRecall 72V-271 · 1972 Boise Cascade Boise Cascade
BENDIX recall 72V-271 covers 35 1972 Boise Cascade Boise Cascade for a springs: coil springs problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V271000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
BENDIX HOME SYSTEM CAMPAIGN NO N/A.20-FOOT LIFETIME LEISURE LODGE MOTOR HOME.POSSIBILITY THAT STEEL SPACER BLOCK INSERTS USED BETWEEN FRONT COIL SPRINGS TOCORRECT NOSEDOWN CONDITION CAUSED UNDUE STRESSES WHICH RESULTED IN ACCELERATEDSPRING FAILURE RATE.FAILURE OF FRONT COIL SPRING COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE LOSS OFSTEERING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING SPACER WITH HELPER SPRINGS.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.