NHTSA recall campaign
85V126000
ManufacturerSUNRADER,INC.Reported1985-10-11Affected8 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
MOTORHOMES EXCEED THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE S10 CHASSIS DUE TO INADEQUATE SIZED REAR AXLES AND AXLE BEARINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF REAR AXLE AND BEARING DUE TO OVERLOAD, ALSO POSSIBLE LOSS OF REAR WHEELS WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE REAR AXLE AND BEARING WITH PROPER SIZE FOR RATED LOAD.
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