Suspension: rearRecall 85V-126 · 1982–1983 Sunrader Sunrader

SUNRADER,INC. recall 85V-126 covers 8 1982–1983 Sunrader Sunrader for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected81 model

ReportedOct 11, 1985Owners notified Oct 1, 1985

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V126000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

MOTORHOMES EXCEED THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE S10 CHASSIS DUE TO INADEQUATE SIZED REAR AXLES AND AXLE BEARINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF REAR AXLE AND BEARING DUE TO OVERLOAD, ALSO POSSIBLE LOSS OF REAR WHEELS WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

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

SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET S10 TRUCK 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

Sunrader Sunrader1982, 1983

Built from September 1, 1981 to August 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.