Revcon Windsor

Model Windsor made by Revcon got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
80V022000REVCON, INCORPORATEDfrom 02/01/1979 to 10/01/1979V (Vehicle)14203/08/1982MFRREVCON, INCORPORATED02/26/198003/07/1980
Defect SummaryThe output shaft of the drive train transfer box may have been constructed of incorrectly specified steel. under certain circumstances the shaft may break free at the transfer case end.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the defective drive transfer box with a new type at no charge.
NotesVehicle description: motor homes.system: power train; drive transfer box.consequences of defect: a failure of this shaft would cause an immediate lossof driving power. the vehicle will appear to coast. this could cause a vehicleaccident in the presence of traffic.note: if failure occurs, the ignition key should not be turned off until thevehicle has stopped completely. this causes loss of power to power brakes andsteering and may also lock the steering wheel.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
79V228000REVCON, INCORPORATEDfrom 02/01/1979 to 09/01/1979V (Vehicle)20810/22/1979MFRREVCON, INCORPORATED10/16/197912/13/1979
Defect SummaryThe brake drums on the involved vehicles may be defective. if a vehicle with defective brake drums is driven in such a way as to increase heat build up, the brake drums could crack and possibly disintegrate, causing loss of braking action on the rear wheels.
Consequence SummaryShould brake drum failure occur, the stopping distanceof the vehicle will be increased and loss of vehicle control and an accidentmay occur.
Corrective SummaryDealer will correct by installing new brake drums. if a balance vibration problem occurs after correction, the rear wheels will be spun balanced. owner will be reimbursed for any labor charges.
NotesVehicle description: motorhomes, 27 and 30 foot, with a gvwr of either 13,000or 13,500 pounds.system: service brakes; brake drums.note: since vehicles are equipped with a split braking system, the frontbrakes will work even if rear brakes become inoperative. however, at highspeeds the vehicle stopping distance may be more than doubled. vehicle shouldbe driven with extreme caution at prudent speeds. vehicle should not be drivenafter failure has occurred.