Wheels: multi pieceRecall 84V-156 · 1983 Dolphin Dolphin
DOLPHIN RV PRODUCTS INC. recall 84V-156 covers 100 1983 Dolphin Dolphin for a wheels: multi piece problem, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V156000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
SOME OF THE DUAL WHEEL ASSEMBLIES WERE PROVIDED WITH FORD WHEEL CENTERS WHICH DO NOT SEAT PROPERLY ON TOYOTA BRAKE DRUMS. THIS IS DUE TO A MACHINE SCREW WHICH PROTRUDES FROM THE DRUM. THE MISMATING OF WHEELS WITH BRAKE DRUMS CAN CAUSE STRESS CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNTING LUGS.
The fix
VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES; MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITHCUSTOM AND COMMERICIAL DUAL REAR WHEELS AND BUILT ON TOYOTA CHASSIS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF LEFT UNCORRECTED THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT INWHEEL FAILURE, A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
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 November 1, 1982 to March 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- REAR SUSPENSIONNHTSA