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SECTION 15
CHASSIS
15 - CHASSIS
tires, as vehicle handling may be affected. Re-
place tires with exact size, type and load range.
See the Vehicle Certification Label affixed to
the wall to the left of the driver’s seat for tire
information.
SUSPENSION AND TIRE BALANCE
The front suspension and steering system of
this vehicle was factory aligned using highly
accurate equipment prior to delivery to the
dealership. However, we recommend that you
have alignment checked and adjusted after you
have fully loaded the motor home according to
your personal needs. Thereafter, the alignment
should be periodically inspected to help prevent
uneven tire wear.
Any excessive or abnormal tire wear may
indicate worn or misaligned suspension or steer-
ing, unbalanced tire or other tire/suspension
problem.
Alignment can be affected by worn steering/
suspension parts or by incidents which happen
during driving, such as hitting a curb, pothole or
railroad track, etc. Improper alignment can cause
tires to roll at an angle and wear unevenly. It may
also cause the vehicle to “pull” to the right or left.
Have your dealer inspect your vehicle’s suspen-
sion and steering components periodically for
misalignment or wear.
Out-of-balance tires will not roll smoothly and
can lead to annoying vibrations and uneven tread
wear such as cupping and flat spots. Tires may
need to be balanced if uneven wear is detected or
if ride comfort decreases noticeably.
See your chassis operating guide for further
information.
LIGHTS
All exterior lights should be checked for prop-
er operation each time the vehicle is prepared for
a trip. Any bulbs which fail to light should be
checked and replaced, when necessary, with a
new bulb of the same size. A failure of more than
one light, such as both taillights not operating,
may indicate a burned out fuse. Check fuse and
replace with one of the same rating when neces-
sary. If a fuse is not the cause of the problem, the
wiring system should be checked immediately by
an authorized service center.
The headlight circuit is protected by a circuit
breaker. An overload on the breaker will cause
the lights to flicker on and off. Headlight wiring
should be checked immediately anytime this con-
dition is apparent. Refer to your chassis operating
guide for further information.
Headlight Moisture
Your coach is equipped with composite head-
lights which contain replaceable halogen ‘bulb’
elements, common to most current automobiles.
This type of head lamp assembly is not sealed
from atmosphere and is designed with a moisture
venting system.
Because they are not sealed, under ‘dew point’
conditions the headlights may exhibit signs of
humidity condensation on the reflector surface
and lens, such as small droplets of water or ‘fog-
ging over’.
If this happens, drive with the headlights on so
the moisture can evaporate and expel through the
venting system designed into the head lamp
assembly.
Also avoid aiming high pressure wash sprays
directly at the head lamp assemblies.
NOTE: Because RV’s are often parked for long
periods, we recommend that you check
your headlights periodically for accumu-
lated moisture. If moisture remains on
the reflector surfaces or lenses for a long
period, it can cause water stain marks or
other damage. If there is moisture in the
head lamp, the head lamp manufacturer
Make sure all replacement tires are of
the same size and ply rating as those
installed as original equipment.
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