Suspension: rearRecall 84V-121 · 1982–1983 Dolphin Dolphin
DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC. recall 84V-121 covers 54 1982–1983 Dolphin Dolphin for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V121000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH REAR AXLES AND REAR BEARINGS THAT ARE INADEQUATE FOR THE LOAD THAT IS APPLIED ON THEM. CARRYING HEAVY LOADS AND TRAVELING ON ROUGH ROADWAYS MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE BEARINGS. WHEN THE BEARINGS BECOME WORN, HEAT BUILDS UP IN THE AXLE AND BEARING, AND MAY RESULT IN A BROKEN AXLE.
The fix
THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING WHEELS AND TIRES WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTOR HOMES ASSEMBLEDON CHEVROLET S-10 AND GMC S-15 TRUCK CHASSIS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; REAR AXLE AND AXLE BEARINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A BROKEN AXLE WOULD DETACH THE DUAL REAR WHEELS,POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: WHEN A WHEEL BEARING BEGINS TO FAIL, IT USUALLY PRODUCES AN AUDIBLEWHINING AND GRINDING NOISE. IF YOU HAVE HEARD SUCH A SOUND, OR START HEARINGIT, HAVE THE BEARINGS INSPECTED IMMEDIATELY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1981 to June 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.