Structure: frame and membersRecall 73V-043 · 1970–1972 Open Road Open Road
OPEN ROAD IND., INC. recall 73V-043 covers 507 1970–1972 Open Road Open Road for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V043000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
OPEN ROAD CAMPAIGN NO N/A.22 & 23 FT.MOTOR HOME.POSSIBILITY THAT DUE TOBUILDING A 22 FOOT OR 23 FOOT MOTOR HOME ON A 157 INCH OR 159 INCH WHEELBASECHASSIS WHICH DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR A CORRECT CENTER OF GRAVITY BY PLACINGTOO MUCH WEIGHT ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY RELOCATINGCOMPONENTS AND EXTENDING REAR WALL AND FLOOR AND ROOF 32 INCHES IN REAR.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1970 to October 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.