| Make : DOLPHIN | Model : DOLPHIN | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19811201 - 19830601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V121000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19840928 | Date Received by ODI: 19841005 | Date Added to Database: 19841107 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 54 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH REAR AXLES AND REAR BEARINGS THAT ARE INADEQUATE FOR THE LOAD THAT IS APPLIED ON THEM. CARRYING HEAVY LOADS AND TRAVELING ON ROUGH ROADWAYS MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE BEARINGS. WHEN THE BEARINGS BECOME WORN, HEAT BUILDS UP IN THE AXLE AND BEARING, AND MAY RESULT IN A BROKEN AXLE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING WHEELS AND TIRES WILL BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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