RBR 1982–1984 Suspension recall
Recalled August 6, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V101000 · RBR
Remedy
REPLACE REAR AXLE AND BEARING WITH PROPER SIZE FOR RATED LOAD.
Units
12 units
Description
UNDER SIZED REAR AXLES AND AXLE BEARING FOR LOAD APPLICATION WERE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE REAR AXLE OR AXLE BEARING TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF REAR AXLE AND/OR BEARINGS DUE TO OVERLOAD MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF REAR WHEELS, EITHER OF WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE REAR AXLE AND BEARING WITH PROPER SIZE FOR RATED LOAD.
Product
RBR RBR
Manufacturer(s)
R.B.R. CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →