Argosy Argosy 1977
Model Argosy made in 1977 by Argosy got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, structure.
Model 1977
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V192000 | BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 6381 | 10/17/1977 | MFR | BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY | 10/25/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The l.p. gas bottle hold-down assembly may have been incorrectly installed on the involved vehicles. as a result, the l.p. gas bottles may shake loose from the assembly and fall from the trailer frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a new stop pin to properly secure the hold-down assembly, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: travel trailers.system: fuel; l.p. gas bottle assembly.consequences of defect: gas may leak from the bottle and, if an ignition sourceis present a fire could start, resulting in fire damage and, possibly, avehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V054000 | BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 205 | 04/14/1977 | MFR | BEATRICE FOODS COMPANY | 04/18/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||