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Shock mount failure
02-19-2009, 07:10
Post: #26
Pete Masterson
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Shock mount failure
It affects coaches built some time ago -- apparently the flaw was addressed when the LXi models were introduced. Of course, it would be nice if there were a recall -- but who'd do the recall? The coaches were built 3 or 4 company owners back. Still, it's wise to inspect the left front shock mount from time to time.
The repair done to my coach, with added gussets across the break, is probably along the lines of how the repair should be made. It appears to have strengthened the component significantly.
Ideally, a "better" mount subassembly would be nice -- but it's a piece that includes the top air bag mount forward of the shock mount. It's obvious that the frame rail (used to mount the subassembly) is considerably more robust than the airbag/shock mount piece. Had it been made of slightly heavier steel, it might have proved strong enough to take the loads.
It's entirely possible that a technical bulletin went out suggesting periodic inspection -- but so much time has past and so many coaches have moved on to new owners that any such notice (or the technicians that new about it) may be long gone. For all I know, there might even be a notice hidden somewhere in the 35 lbs. of documentation I have in my blue box. I will say that the folks at Henderson's seemed to be aware that it was a "known issue" and inspected the component as they prepared to align the suspension.
Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 (For Sale)
El Sobrante CA
"aeonix1@mac.com"
On Feb 19, 2009, at 10:54 AM, Jon wrote:

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Just wondering after reading all this technical stuff what will be
the fix???? And how do you guys know that your shock mount is not
going to rip oft like Don's? Seems like to me this should be a
factory recall item or at least some type of notice given to all
owners of these bigger units. Can you beef up this area to make it
more stronger???? I sure would be bothered to know that such an item
exist and the factory not notifing owners. Jon
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Shock mount failure - Don Bradner - 02-18-2009, 09:50
Shock mount failure - Ernie Ekberg - 02-18-2009, 09:59
Shock mount failure - Don Bradner - 02-18-2009, 10:13
Shock mount failure - David Brady - 02-18-2009, 10:19
Shock mount failure - David Brady - 02-18-2009, 10:24
Shock mount failure - Don Bradner - 02-18-2009, 10:47
Shock mount failure - David Brady - 02-18-2009, 10:51
Shock mount failure - martingregg598 - 02-18-2009, 10:58
Shock mount failure - Leroy Eckert - 02-18-2009, 11:13
Shock mount failure - David Brady - 02-18-2009, 11:14
Shock mount failure - Pete Masterson - 02-18-2009, 11:47
Shock mount failure - Pete Masterson - 02-18-2009, 11:55
Shock mount failure - Pete Masterson - 02-18-2009, 11:57
Shock mount failure - Pete Masterson - 02-18-2009, 12:00
Shock mount failure - Don Bradner - 02-18-2009, 12:57
Shock mount failure - Kurt Horvath - 02-18-2009, 13:04
Shock mount failure - Don Bradner - 02-18-2009, 13:19
Shock mount failure - david brady - 02-18-2009, 13:39
Shock mount failure - timvasqz - 02-18-2009, 15:11
Shock mount failure - david brady - 02-18-2009, 15:45
Shock mount failure - timvasqz - 02-19-2009, 01:11
Shock mount failure - David Brady - 02-19-2009, 02:57
Shock mount failure - Pete Masterson - 02-19-2009, 06:11
Shock mount failure - David Brady - 02-19-2009, 06:50
Shock mount failure - Jon - 02-19-2009, 06:54
Shock mount failure - Pete Masterson - 02-19-2009 07:10
Shock mount failure - Leroy Eckert - 02-19-2009, 08:46
Shock mount failure - david brady - 02-19-2009, 09:26
Shock mount failure - Leroy Eckert - 02-19-2009, 11:15
Shock mount failure - Don Bradner - 02-19-2009, 12:01
Shock mount failure - Leroy Eckert - 02-19-2009, 12:15
Shock mount failure - David Brady - 02-19-2009, 12:22
Shock mount failure - Jon - 02-19-2009, 12:22
Shock mount failure - david brady - 02-19-2009, 12:54
Shock mount failure - Pete Masterson - 02-19-2009, 13:28
Shock mount failure - Leroy Eckert - 02-19-2009, 13:38
Shock mount failure - timvasqz - 02-19-2009, 16:10
Shock mount failure - david brady - 02-19-2009, 17:06
Shock mount failure - timvasqz - 02-20-2009, 04:14
Shock mount failure - david brady - 02-20-2009, 04:35
Shock mount failure - david brady - 02-20-2009, 05:00
Shock mount failure - Don Bradner - 02-20-2009, 05:19
Shock mount failure - Jon - 02-20-2009, 06:20
Shock mount failure - timvasqz - 02-20-2009, 17:35
Shock mount failure - Don Bradner - 03-09-2009, 12:10
Shock mount failure - Pete Masterson - 03-09-2009, 13:59
Shock mount failure - Eric Perplies - 03-09-2009, 15:22
Shock mount failure - Don Bradner - 03-09-2009, 15:40
Shock mount failure - Pete Masterson - 03-10-2009, 06:20
Shock mount failure - Dan Williams - 03-10-2009, 08:30
Shock mount failure - David Brady - 03-10-2009, 08:43
Shock mount failure - Pete Masterson - 03-10-2009, 09:52
Shock mount failure - Kurt Horvath - 03-10-2009, 11:56
Shock mount failure - Don Bradner - 03-10-2009, 12:55
Shock mount failure - david brady - 03-10-2009, 13:30



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