Springs: air suspension systemRecall 88V-098 · 1987–1988 Hawkins Hawkins
HAWKINS MOTOR COACH, INC. recall 88V-098 covers 115 1987–1988 Hawkins Hawkins for a springs: air suspension system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V098000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET FOR AIR BAG HELPER SPRINGS ARE SUBJECT TO FLATTENING AND DEFORMING AND COULD SHIFT.
The risk
SHIFTING BRACKET MAY PINCH A REAR BRAKE LINE, CRIMPINGAND BREAKING THE LINE; THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE.
The fix
REPLACE THE BRACKET, BOLTS AND BRAKE LINE.
SYSTEM: AIR BAG HELPER SPRINGS BRACKET/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES BUILT ON JOHN DEERE CHASSIS AND USING FIRESTONESRIDE RITE AIR BAG HELPER SPRINGS.
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 September 1, 1986 to February 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.