National RV 1978–1986 Power Train recall
Recalled April 12, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91V060000 · National RV
Hazard
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.
Units
8,000 units
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.
What to do
REPLACE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WITH FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES.
Product
National RV DOLPHIN · National RV SEA BREEZE
Manufacturer(s)
NATIONAL R.V. INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →