Vehicle recall 79V103000 · April 24, 1979
1978 Recreational IND Recreational IND
The invovled vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger vehicles".
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The invovled vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger vehicles". The front suspension system is not strong enough to properly support the vehicle at a height for proper road clearance.
- Remedy
- The dealer will install a torsion bar of sufficient strength to support the vehicle properly, at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: buses.system: suspension; independent front torsion bar.consequences of defect: this condition could cause damage to the oil pan ortransmission cover, and such damage could render vehicle undriveable. Ifvehicle becomes disabled in traffic, an accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V103000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 24, 1979
- Filed by
- RECREATIONAL INDUSTRIES
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
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