London Aire Recall 85V050000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 85V050000 · announced April 29, 1985 · filed by Newmar Corporation · 35 units affected
The problem
AXLES WERE INADEQUATELY HEAT TREATED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER ORDINARY USE, AXLES MAY BEND, WHICH MAY CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE AXLE OR THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED UNTIL AXLES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION AXLES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEELS WITH AXLES OF 3,300 TO4,500 POUND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING. SYSTEM: AXLES.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.