Suspension: multiple axleRecall 85V-101 · 1982–1984 Rbr RBR

R.B.R. CORPORATION recall 85V-101 covers 12 1982–1984 Rbr RBR for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected121 model

ReportedAug 6, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V101000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE REAR AXLE AND BEARING WITH PROPER SIZE FOR RATED LOAD.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MICRO MINI MOTORHOME BUILT ON CHEVROLET S 10 CHASSIS.

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

Rbr RBR1982, 1983, 1984

Built from January 1, 1982 to July 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.