Recall 80E021000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 80E021000 · announced September 10, 1980 · La Salle Deitch · 40 units affected

The problem

THE WELD THAT JOINS THE SPINDLE TO THE AXLE MAY FAIL. SUCH A FAILURE WOULD CAUSE THE WHEEL, TIRE AND AXLE HUB TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW AXLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: CAMPERS, FOLD DOWN.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; IDLER AXLE, MODEL NO. BT-66/53.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS SEPARATION MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.