Power train: axle assemblyRecall 91V-062 · 1985 Odyssey Odyssey
LEISURE ODYSSEY, INC. recall 91V-062 covers 180 1985 Odyssey Odyssey for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V062000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
REAR AXLE BEARINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO A BENDING MOMENT CREATED BY THE AFTERMARKET DUAL REAR WHEELS FROM A VARIETY OF FACTORS AND ESPECIALLY WHEN OVERLOADED. FAILURE OF THE BEARINGS CREATE STRESSES ON THE THE REAR AXLE, RESULTING IN BREAKAGE OF THE AXLE.
The risk
A BROKEN AXLE WILL CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE DUAL REARWHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE MOTORHOME, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WITH FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES.
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE; SINGLE AXLE WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MICRO-MINI MOTORHOMES BUILT ON TOYOTA CAMPER CAB-CHASSISEQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET DUAL REAR WHEELS ON A REAR AXLE DESIGNED FOR SINGLEWHEELS.NOTE: ODYSSEY MICRO-MINI MOTORHOMES MADE BY GENERAL R.V. ARE NOT INCLUDED INTHIS RECALL CAMPAIGN.
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 January 1, 1985 to October 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.