Make : GARDNER PACIFIC | Model : SUNRADER | Year : 1984 |
Build Dates : 19780101 - 19860101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V061000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19910412 | Date Added to Database: 19910423 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GARDNER PACIFIC CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GARDNER PACIFIC CORP. | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 906 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
A BROKEN AXLE WILL CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE DUAL REARWHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE MOTORHOME, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WITH FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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