Defect Description For Recall
Rear Axle Bearings May Fail Due To A Bending Moment Created By The Aftermarket Dual Rear Wheels From A Variety Of Factors And Especially When Overloaded. Failure Of The Bearings Create Stresses On The Rear Axle, Resulting In The Breakage Of The Axle.
Make Of Vehicle
National RV
Model Of Vehicle
DOLPHIN
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
91V060000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Broken Axle Will Cause Separation Of The Dual Rearwheel Assembly From The Motorhome, Causing Loss Of Control Which Could Result Inan Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace Rear Axle Assemblies With Full-Floating Rear Axle Assemblies.
Vehicle Manufacturer
National RV, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8000
Date Owners Notified
19911215
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
National R.V. Inc.
Date Report Received
19910412