Structure: frame and membersRecall 77V-054 · 1977 Argosy Argosy
BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY recall 77V-054 covers 205 1977 Argosy Argosy for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on April 18, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V054000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LEFT FRONT TIRE MAY HIT A STRUCTURAL CROSSMEMBER WHEN DRIVEN OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IF THE FRONT TIRE SHOULD CONTACT THE CROSSMEMBER, THE MOTORHOME MAY BE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND INTO THE LANE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS WILL BE MAGNIFIED IF THE AIR BAGS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAVE LOST AIR PRESSURE OR IF THE BAGS WERE NOT PROPERLY INFLATED TO 40-50 PSI.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE IMPROPERLY LOCATED CROSSMEMBER AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW CROSSMEMBER INSTALLED FARTHER FORWARD TO GIVE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE ABOVE THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME CROSSMEMBER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, ANACCIDENT AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO MAINTAIN THE AIR BAG PRESSURE AT 50 PSI AND TO DRIVESLOWLY OVER SEVERE BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE HIGHWAY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.