Recalls for 1979 Revcon Hyde Park

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Posted on: 1980-03-07
Description
The 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


Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the defective drive transfer box with a new type at no charge.

Notes
Vehicle 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.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

Posted on: 1979-12-13
Description
The 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
Should brake drum failure occur, the stopping distanceof the vehicle will be increased and loss of vehicle control and an accidentmay occur.

Corrective Action
Dealer 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.

Notes
Vehicle 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.