Re: Penthouse Secondary Latching - SMB Service Bulletin
The picture of the Barber's crash van shows that the penthouse top was ripped off. Some of the canvas and 'X' tubing still attached to the van roof but much of it is gone. I cannot see that that could have contributed to the death of two adults strapped in. I would guess the lawyers went after the non-OEM suspension and its driving stability in a blow out condition. The pic shows the van had Aluminus front and rear bumpers. So it must have been loaded. Good thing the kids were not in the van.
Re: Penthouse Secondary Latching - SMB Service Bulletin
I didn't read anything about SMB or any on board equipment being at fault only an improper tire repair done by Mossy Ford.
Myself, if my tire is compromised, I'll get a new one on ASAP rather than run a fixed one even if it's repaired correctly.
But having the top ripped off like that is not good. I'm not sure if SMB was required to add the new strap system or if they are just taking extra precautions.
The picture is in my album.
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2006 Ford 6.0PSD EB-50/E-PH SMB 4X4 Rock Crawler Trailer
Re: Penthouse Secondary Latching - SMB Service Bulletin
I don't have as much knowledge as many here but I don't know how the new strapping would help if forces can rip out the ( kind of small ) bolt holes through the roof.