Sunrader Recall 85V126000: Suspension, Rear
NHTSA recall 85V126000 · announced October 11, 1985 · filed by Sunrader,inc. · 8 units affected
The problem
MOTORHOMES EXCEED THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE S10 CHASSIS DUE TO INADEQUATE SIZED REAR AXLES AND AXLE BEARINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF REAR AXLE AND BEARING DUE TO OVERLOAD, ALSO POSSIBLE LOSS OF REAR WHEELS WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE REAR AXLE AND BEARING WITH PROPER SIZE FOR RATED LOAD.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET S10 TRUCK CHASSIS.
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.