Recall 91V060000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 1978-1986 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 91V060000 |
| Manufacturer | NATIONAL RV, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1978 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN, 1978 NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE, 1979 NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE, 1979 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN, 1980 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN, 1980 NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE, 1981 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN, 1981 NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE, 1982 NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE, 1982 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN, 1983 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN, 1983 NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE, 1984 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN, 1984 NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE, 1985 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN, 1985 NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE, 1986 NATIONAL RV DOLPHIN, 1986 NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A BROKEN AXLE WILL CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE DUAL REARWHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE MOTORHOME, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WITH FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES.
Related Recalls for NATIONAL RV
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V343000 | 2008 NATIONAL RV PACIFICA | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN | 5,949 | |
| 07V230000 | 2002 NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE LX | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 21,326 | |
| 06V262000 | 2001 NATIONAL RV ISLANDER | TIRES | 831 | |
| 06V337000 | 2006 NATIONAL RV SEA BREEZE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1,324 | |
| 06V002000 | 2006 NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS | SEAT BELTS | 588 | |
| 05V196000 | 2005 NATIONAL RV TROPI-CAL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 336 | |
| 04V371000 | 2004 NATIONAL RV TROPI-CAL | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 776 | |
| 04V417000 | 2005 NATIONAL RV RAGE'N | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 68 | |
| 04V116000 | 2003 NATIONAL RV RAGEN | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 494 | |
| 04V115000 | 2003 NATIONAL RV RAGEN | TRAILER HITCHES | 890 |