Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 85V-050 · 1983 London Aire London Aire

NEWMAR CORPORATION recall 85V-050 covers 35 1983 London Aire London Aire for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 29, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected351 model

ReportedApr 29, 1985Owners notified Apr 29, 1985

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V050000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

AXLES WERE INADEQUATELY HEAT TREATED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER ORDINARY USE, AXLES MAY BEND, WHICH MAY CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE AXLE OR THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED UNTIL AXLES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION AXLES.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEELS WITH AXLES OF 3,300 TO4,500 POUND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING. SYSTEM: AXLES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

London Aire London Aire1983

Built from January 1, 1983 to September 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.