| Make : SUNLINE | Model : SOLARIS | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19781101 - 19810101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V024000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19810320 | Date Received by ODI: 19810103 | Date Added to Database: 19810311 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUNLINE COACH COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUNLINE COACH COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 331 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE USE OF THE DUAL WHEEL ADAPTOR ON THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE REAR WHEEL BEARING AND AXLE. ALSO, THE REAR AXLE SHAFT COULD BREAK AT THE ROLLER BEARING, WITHOUT WARNING, ALLOWING THE REAR TIRE AND WHEEL TO ROLL FREE FROM THE MOTOR HOME. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REAR AXLES, BEARINGS, AND SEALS WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, DUAL WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITH SINGLE SIDE WHEELS. MODIFICATIONS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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