Recall 85V126000
Suspension › Rear — Sunrader · reported 11 Oct 1985 · 8 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
The fix
REPLACE REAR AXLE AND BEARING WITH PROPER SIZE FOR RATED LOAD.
SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET S10 TRUCK CHASSIS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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