| Make : RBR | Model : RBR | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19820101 - 19840701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V101000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850806 | Date Added to Database: 19850814 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: R.B.R. CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: R.B.R. CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 12 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
UNDER SIZED REAR AXLES AND AXLE BEARING FOR LOAD APPLICATION WERE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE REAR AXLE OR AXLE BEARING TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF REAR AXLE AND/OR BEARINGS DUE TO OVERLOAD MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF REAR WHEELS, EITHER OF WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE REAR AXLE AND BEARING WITH PROPER SIZE FOR RATED LOAD. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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