| Make : SUNRADER | Model : SUNRADER | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19810901 - 19850801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V126000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19851001 | Date Received by ODI: 19851011 | Date Added to Database: 19851108 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUNRADER,INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUNRADER,INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE REAR AXLE AND BEARING WITH PROPER SIZE FOR RATED LOAD. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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