Rbr Recall 85V111000: Wheels, Multi Piece

NHTSA recall 85V111000 · announced September 16, 1985 · filed by R.b.r. Corporation · 148 units affected

The problem

DUAL REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLIES MAY FAIL DUE TO AN INADEQUATE ADAPTER WHICH MAY CAUSE AN AXLE TO BREAK, AND IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF TORQUE ON THE LUG NUTS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL STUDS TO BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE OF THESE WHEELS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE DUAL REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLIES AND MOUNT EXISTING TIRES ON RIMS THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING USED. ALSO, PROVIDE STICKERS TO BE PLACED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION TO EMPHASIZE THE NECESSITY TO FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED TORQUE PROCEDURE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MICRO MINI MOTORHOMES BUILT ON TOYOTA CHASSIS USINGARROWCRAFT ADAPTERS ON THE DUAL REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY.SYSTEM: WHEEL ASSEMBLY, DUAL REAR.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1979 Rbr Rbr
• 1980 Rbr Rbr
• 1981 Rbr Rbr

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